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Hero at Large (1980)

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Release Date: Feb 8, 1980 Wide

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John Ritter plays an unsuccessful actor who takes a job posing as comic-book hero Captain Avenger at comics stores and conventions. While thus garbed, Ritter foils a grocery store robbery. He skedaddles from the scene when the cops show up, leading witnesses to assume that he is a genuine costumed superhero, the sort that shows up to foil the villains and then modestly retreats after his job is done. Ritter is hired by the mayor's staff, who hope that the Captain Avenger tie-in will help the

PG, 1 hr. 38 min.

Drama, Comedy

Directed By: Martin Davidson

In Theaters: Feb 8, 1980 Wide

On DVD: Aug 30, 2005

Cast

John Ritter
Steve Nichols
Anne Archer
J. Marsh
Bert Convy
Walter Reeves
Kevin McCarthy
Calvin Donnelly
Harry Bellaver
Eddie
Anita Dangler
Mrs. Havacheck
Jane Hallaren
Gloria Preston
Leonard Harris
Mayor
Rick Podell
Milo
Kevin Bacon
2nd Teenager
Neil Barry
1st Teenager
Gerry Black
Hero at Fire
William Bogert
TV Moderator
Joyce Brothers
Herself
Robert Carricart
Reporter
Gerald Castillo
Heroes at Fire
Rita Crafts
Woman in Crowd
Trish Doolan
Garry Goodrow
TV Reporter
Michael Gorrin
Mr. Rothberg
Peter Iacangelo
Man at Rally
Gary Howard Klar
Cameraman
Michael Leon
Grocery Store Punk
Bryan O'Byrne
Scientist
Church Ortiz
Grocery Store Punk
Lionel Pina
3rd Teenager
Michael Prince
Dignitary
William Preston Robertson
Bum
Robin Sherwood
Lab. Assistant
Jack Somack
Waiter
Kenneth Tobey
Fire Chief
A.J. Carothers
Stage Director
Gary Combs
Holdup Man
Allan Rich
Marty Fields
Joseph Stern
Assistant Director
Frank Casey
Reporter
Lenny Geer
1st Thug
James O'Connell
Stage Manager
Kenneth Cory
Kurt Andon

Critic Reviews for Hero at Large

"Hero At Large," has a lot of heart and soul, it's lack of cynicism is refreshingl. Ritter's performance is low-key and understated, but filled with spirit.

September 2, 2005 Full Review Source: Eclipse Magazine

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Michelle Alexandria

Eclipse Magazine

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John Ritter plays a guy who's not very different from himself or any of the other roles I've ever seen him in, so it's not a stretch for him to play. The other actors are okay, but no one really stands out. The plot is predictable, and I swear I've seen at least two other movies exactly like this one. It is an

August 6, 2011

AJ Verser

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A bit of a forgotten classic. The story is quite believable, as John Ritter plays an actor-turned-superhero. It's a lot of fun and complimented Superman the Movie in the same era nicely. It's exciting whenever he appears as Captain Hero to the rescue.

November 21, 2007

Lafe Fredbjornson

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