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      A Hero Ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich

      PG Released Dec 14, 1977 1h 47m Drama List
      Reviews 67% Audience Score 50+ Ratings A troubled boy becomes addicted to heroin, and his mother and foster father help him fight it. Read More Read Less

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      Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Shows how addiction can get the best of a person-eating a black hole in all the departments of life. Jan 24, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member This is an excellent portrait of a family in the ghetto just trying to make it, with many temptations along the way including drugs & crime. Larry B. Scott does a fantastic portrayal of "Benjie"--a good student turned junkie. He sure shows a great acting range, in a role that would be tough for anyone to play, let alone a teenager. I would love to see Scott in more roles. Of course, Cicely Tyson is wonderful as his caring mother & also Paul Winfield as his "stepfather." A special notice should also go to Helen Martin (of 227 & also Good Times fame, as Wanda). All in all, a realistic film about a family dealing with some very tough & trying issues. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member A Hero Ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich is certainly well-meaning drama, with fine performances, but anyone seeing it for the first time will find it's story familiar. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Movie Info

      Synopsis A troubled boy becomes addicted to heroin, and his mother and foster father help him fight it.
      Director
      Ralph Nelson
      Producer
      Robert B. Radnitz
      Screenwriter
      Alice Childress
      Production Co
      Radnitz/Mattel Productions
      Rating
      PG
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Dec 14, 1977, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Feb 12, 2021
      Runtime
      1h 47m
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