(1982)Directed by Michael Pressman97 min · RComedy, Drama

“Richard Pryor is in a new kind of comedy... about some kind of hero... in some kind of mess.”

A Vietnam vet returns home from a prisoner of war camp and is greeted as a hero, but is quickly forgotten and soon discovers how tough survival is in his own country.

Richard Pryoras Cpl. Eddie Keller / Ted Segal

Margot Kidderas Toni Donovan

Ray Sharkeyas Sgt. Vinnie DiAngelo

Ronny Coxas Col. Powers

Lynne Moodyas Lisa

Olivia Coleas Jesse

Paul Benjaminas Leon

David Adamsas The Kid

Martin Azarowas Tank

Shelly Battas Olivia

Susan Berlinas Jeanette

MB Mary Bettenas Lady Teller

HB Herbie Brahaas Honcho #2

Anthony Charnotaas Base Commander

Matt Clarkas Mickey

JF Jude Fareseas Bandit #1

EF Elizabeth Farleyas Bank Secretary

John Fujiokaas Captain Tan Tai

Raymond Guthas Motel Clerk

Anne Haneyas Monica Lewis

Mary Jacksonas Frances

Peter Jasonas Honcho #1

Caren Kayeas Sheila Daniels

Enid Kentas Woman Reporter

Some Kind of Hero