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A Hero Ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich is a 1977 film directed by Ralph Nelson about a black junior high school student who becomes a heroin addict. The screenplay was written by Alice Childress, based on her novel of the same name. It was shot on location in South Central Los Angeles. It was Nelson's last film before his death.
Feb 3, 1978 · A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich: Directed by Ralph Nelson. With Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, Larry B. Scott, Helen Martin. A troubled boy (Larry B. Scott) becomes addicted to heroin, and his mother (Cicely Tyson) and foster father (Paul Winfield) help him fight it.
Jun 9, 2022 · A troubled boy (Larry B. Scott) becomes addicted to heroin, and his mother (Cicely Tyson) and foster father (Paul Winfield) help him fight it. 1977 | Director: Ralph Nelson | Stars: Cicely Tyson...
A Hero Ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich. PG Released Dec 14, 1977 1h 47m Drama List. Reviews 67% Audience Score 50+ Ratings A troubled boy becomes addicted to heroin, and his mother and...
Novel. Alice Childress. Screenplay. A troubled boy becomes addicted to heroin, and his mother and foster father help him fight it.
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.
A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich PG 1977 1h 47m Drama List Reviews A troubled boy becomes addicted to heroin, and his mother and foster father help him fight it.
