A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich
1978 · 1 hr 47 min
PG6.967%65%
Faced with the harsh reality of growing up in the ghetto, 13-year old Benjie (Larry B. Scott) turns to heroin to escape. After Benjie hits rock bottom, his mother (Cicely Tyson) and her boyfriend (Paul Winfield) must sacrifice to help him overcome his dependency. Directed by Ralph Nelson, this heartwarming drama tackles the battle of a troubled youth, his struggles with addiction, and the impact felt by those around him.
Cast of A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich
Cicely TysonSweets
Paul WinfieldButler
Larry B. ScottBenjie
Helen MartinMrs. Bell
Glynn TurmanNigeria
David GrohCohen
Kevin HooksTiger
Kenneth GreenJimmy Lee
Harold SylvesterDoctor
Erin BluntCarwell