Yesterday's Hero
1979, English. Directed by Neil Leifer.
From the pen of Jackie Collins, the story of a fallen super-star and his struggle back to the top.
Successful soccer player Rod Turner spirals into drunken self-pity until he develops a friendship with an inspirational orphan and a beautiful singer. Learning from them what truly matters in life, Rod regroups and returns to form.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 24 April 1979
- Country
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jackie Collins
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Yesterday's Hero runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Yesterday's Hero isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 April 1979. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Yesterday's Hero?
If you liked Yesterday's Hero, try Goal II: Living the Dream, Believe, Fast Girls.
Who directed Yesterday's Hero?
Yesterday's Hero (1979) was directed by Neil Leifer and stars Ian McShane, Suzanne Somers, Adam Faith.