Yesterday's Hero

Yesterday's Hero
Yesterday's Hero
Directed by	Neil Leifer
Written by	Jackie Collins
Produced by	Elliott Kastner; Oscar Lerman; Ken Regan
Starring	Ian McShane; Suzanne Somers; Adam Faith; Paul Nicholas
Edited by	Antony Gibbs
Music by	Stanley Myers
Distributed by	Columbia Pictures
Release dates	Nov, 1979
Running time	95 min.
Country	UK
Language	English

Yesterday's Hero is a 1979 British film starring Ian McShane, Suzanne Somers (in her film debut), Adam Faith, Paul Nicholas and Cary Elwes (in his film debut). It also features Glynis Barber and Emma Samms in their early performances. The story of an alcoholic ex-footballer attempting a comeback with the Saints who are owned by a wealthy pop star. When a striker gets injured, Turner (McShane) is signed by the third division team and get them to Wembley where they play 'Leicester Forest' in the final. But can he stop drinking and make it to the final?. The screenplay was written by novelist Jackie Collins, but was an original work and not based on one of her books. Though it bears a striking resemblance to the life of the former player George Best, the film is not biographical. The cup final at Wembley uses footage from the Southampton v Nottingham Forest league Cup Final. The film is currently being shown by TalkingPictures TV (Sky 343 Freeview 81)

Cast

Ian McShane as Rod Turner
Suzanne Somers as Cloudy Martin
Adam Faith as Jake Marsh
Paul Nicholas as Clint Simon
Sam Kydd as Sam Turner
Glynis Barber as Susan
Trevor Thomas as Speed
Sandy Ratcliff as Rita
Alan Lake as Georgie Moore
Matthew Long as Mack Gill
Paul J. Medford as Marek
Paul Desbois as Butch
Eric Deacon as Chris
George Moon as Changing Room Attendant
Jack Haig as Sam's Crony
Damian Elwes as Disco Dancer
Cary Elwes as Disco Dancer
John Motson as T.V. Interviewer / Commentator

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