A Hero ain’t Nothin’ but a Sandwich (1977)
A Hero ain’t Nothin’ but a Sandwich (1977)
„A Hero ain’t Nothin’ but a Sandwich“ is a 1977 drama film directed by Ralph Nelson based on a novel of the same title by Alice Childless.
A troubled boy becomes addicted to heroin, and his mother and foster father help him fight it.
Benjie is a troubled teen in Los Angeles, living with his grandmother, his mother, and his mother's boyfriend. Traumatized by his father's desertion and the situation at home, Benjie drifts into getting introduced to heroin and his downward spiral begins. At school he faces conflict between the two teachers he respects: Nigeria, who emphasizes African history and is hostile to white teachers like Mr. Cohen, who pursues racial harmony. Benjie's family must come to terms with the devastation he has created in his life and make changes which affect them all.
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
- Arthur French – Security Guard
- Bill Cobbs – Bartender
- Sheila Wills – Admissions Clerk
- Arnold Johnson – Patient
- Barbara Alston – Girl Friend
- Keny Long – Male Nurse
- Hartwell Sims – Minister
- Claire Brennen – Social Worker
„A Hero ain’t Nothin’ but a Sandwich“ (Ein Held ist nichts weiter als ein Sandwich) ist ein Drama aus dem Jahr 1977 unter der Regie von Ralph Nelson nach dem gleichnamigen Roman von Alice Childless.
Ein problembelasteter Junge wird heroinabhängig, und seine Mutter und sein Pflegevater helfen ihm, die Sucht zu bekämpfen.