Yesterday's Hero
From the pen of Jackie Collins, the story of a fallen super-star and his struggle back to the top.
1979 · 1h 35m · Not Rated Drama
Overview
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.
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