Drama · United States of America · 1977 · 1h 47m

A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich

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Director
Ralph Nelson
Cast
Cicely Tyson as Sweets Paul Winfield as Butler Larry B. Scott as Benjie Helen Martin as Mrs. Bell Glynn Turman as Nigeria David Groh as Cohen
Crew
Fred A. Chulack — Editor Tom McIntosh — Original Music Composer Alice Childress — Screenplay Alice Childress — Novel Robert B. Radnitz — Producer
Synopsis

A troubled boy becomes addicted to heroin, and his mother and foster father help him fight it.

Mood & Themes
sacrificeheroinhopeghettodrugsfamilyhardship
Key Collaborators
Ralph Nelson Director Fred A. Chulack Editor Tom McIntosh Original Music Composer Alice Childress Screenplay Alice Childress Novel Robert B. Radnitz Producer
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