A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich 46 years old
Faced with the harsh reality of growing up in the ghetto, 13-year old Benjie (Larry B. Scott) turns to heroin to escape. After Benjie hits rock bottom, his mother (Cicely Tyson) and her boyfriend (Paul Winfield) must sacrifice to help him overcome his dependency. Directed by Ralph Nelson, this heartwarming drama tackles the battle of a troubled youth, his struggles with addiction, and the impact felt by those around him.
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A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Cicely Tyson She was 53, now 99 years old | as Sweets |
| Paul Winfield He was 38, 64 years old when he died | as Butler |
| Larry B. Scott He was 16, now 62 years old | as Benjie |
| Kevin Hooks He was 19, now 65 years old | as Tiger |
| Erin Blunt He was 14, now 60 years old | as Carwell |
| Glynn Turman He was 31, now 77 years old | as Nigeria |
| Harold Sylvester He was 28, now 75 years old | as Doctor |
| Helen Martin She was 68, 90 years old when she died | as Mrs. Bell |
| Kenneth Green | as Jimmy Lee |
| David Groh He was 38, 68 years old when he died | as Cohen |
A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Cheryal Kearney as Set Decoration. | Art |
| Fred A. Chulack as Editor. | Editing |
| Frank Stanley as Cinematography. He was 55 (77) years old when He died | Crew |
| Ralph Nelson as Director. He was 61 (71) years old when He died | Directing |
| Alice Childress as Novel. She was 61 (77) years old when She died | Writing |
| Alice Childress as Screenplay. She was 61 (77) years old when She died | Writing |
| Tom McIntosh as Original Music Composer. He was 50 (now 97) years old | Sound |
| Jack G. Roberts as Casting. | Production |
| Janice D. Brandow as Hairstylist. | Costume & Make-Up |
A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich (46 years)
- Release day: Friday, February 03, 1978
- Runtime: 107 minutes