Yesterday's Hero 44 years old

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.

Credits

Yesterday's Hero Cast

Name Character
Ian McShane He was 36, now 81 years old
Cary Elwes He was 16, now 61 years old
Suzanne Somers She was 32, now 77 years old
Emma Samms She was 18, now 63 years old
Glynis Barber She was 23, now 68 years old
Sam Kydd He was 64, 67 years old when he died
Vivienne Johnson She was 20, now 65 years old
Sandy Ratcliff She was 28, 68 years old when she died
Eric Deacon He was 28, now 73 years old
John Motson He was 33, now 78 years old
Paul Nicholas He was 33, now 78 years old
Trevor Thomas He was 78, now 123 years old
Matthew Long He was 3, now 48 years old
Adam Faith He was 38, 62 years old when he died

Yesterday's Hero Crew

Name Department
Jackie Collins as Writer. She was 41 (77) years old when She died Writing
Neil Leifer as Director. He was 36 (now 81) years old Directing
Yesterday's Hero poster
Yesterday's Hero (44 years)

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

  • Release day: Tuesday, April 24, 1979
  • Runtime: 95 minutes