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A Hero Ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich is a 1978 film directed by Ralph Nelson. The screenplay was written by Alice Childress, based on her novel of the same name. It was shot on location in South Central Los Angeles. It was Nelson's last film before his death.
Original Release
12/14/1977
US Release
12/14/1977
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Roger Corman | Producer |
| Hal De Windt | Producer |
| Terry Nelson | Producer |
| Robert B. Radnitz | Producer |
Editors
