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On This Day: April 2 1982 Some Kind of Hero Premiered in Theaters

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On This Day: April 2 1982 Some Kind of Hero Premiered in Theaters.

On this day April 2 1982 the comedy drama Some Kind of Hero premiered in theaters. Directed by Michael Pressman the film starred Richard Pryor as a Vietnam War veteran returning home only to face bureaucratic struggles and a society that has moved on without him.

Margot Kidder and Ray Sharkey co starred in the film which blended serious themes with Pryor’s signature humor. The story explored issues like PTSD reintegration and the challenges veterans face while also delivering moments of...
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