The Hero Who Couldn't Read
1984, English. Directed by Robert Chenault.
Teacher discovers that the star basketball player is illiterate, and makes it his mission to teach him how to read.
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- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Robert ChenaultDirector
- Clarence Williams IIIMr. Simpson
- Lynn HamiltonMrs. Ellis
- Eric D. WallaceFreddie Ellis
- James Carroll JordanMike Chapman
- Arthur TaxierCoach Jefferies
- Renée JonesCynthia Beale
- Ira AngustainRamone
- Stan FosterCalvin Smith
- Kareem Abdul-JabbarKareem Abdul-Jabbar
- Michael DornDr. Bennett
- Cindy HerronBetty
Details
- Released
- 18 April 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Johnny Dawkins, Adoley Odunton
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The Hero Who Couldn't Read runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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Which OTT platform is The Hero Who Couldn't Read on?
The Hero Who Couldn't Read isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 April 1984. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hero Who Couldn't Read?
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Who directed The Hero Who Couldn't Read?
The Hero Who Couldn't Read (1984) was directed by Robert Chenault and stars Clarence Williams III, Lynn Hamilton, Eric D. Wallace.