Yesterday's Hero

Yesterday's Hero

From the pen of Jackie Collins, the story of a fallen super-star and his struggle back to the top.

1979 · 95 min · ★ 4.8 · Drama

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.

Directed by Neil Leifer · Written by Jackie Collins

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