A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich (1977)
A troubled boy becomes addicted to heroin, and his mother and foster father help him fight it.
Director: Ralph Nelson
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: December 14, 1977
Cast
- Cicely Tyson - Sweets
- Paul Winfield - Butler
- Larry B. Scott - Benjie
- Helen Martin - Mrs. Bell
- Glynn Turman - Nigeria
- David Groh - Cohen
- Kevin Hooks - Tiger
- Kenneth Green - Jimmy Lee
- Harold Sylvester - Doctor
- Erin Blunt - Carwell
Screenplay
- Alice Childress (Novel)
- Alice Childress (Screenplay)
Music: Tom McIntosh
Editing: Fred A. Chulack
Production: Radnitz/Mattel Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Unwavering Faith and Hope, Stories of Hope and Redemption, Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
sacrifice, heroin, hope, ghetto, drugs, family, hardship
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich about?
- A troubled boy becomes addicted to heroin, and his mother and foster father help him fight it.
- Who directed A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich?
- A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich was directed by Ralph Nelson.
- Who stars in A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich?
- A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich stars Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, Larry B. Scott, Helen Martin, Glynn Turman, David Groh.
- How long is A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich?
- A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich?
- A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich is a Drama film.
- Where was A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich produced?
- A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich?
- The themes of A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Unwavering Faith and Hope, Stories of Hope and Redemption, Addiction and Recovery.