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.
A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich (1977)
Directed by Ralph Nelson
Genres - Drama |
Release Date - Dec 14, 1977 |
Run Time - 107 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - PG
Description by Wikipedia
Movie Info
Themes
Tags
Drugs, Nelson, South Central Los Angeles
Attributes
Based On: based on novels
Filming Location: Los Angeles, shot in Los Angeles
Narrative Location: Los Angeles, set in Los Angeles
Filming Location: Los Angeles, shot in Los Angeles
Narrative Location: Los Angeles, set in Los Angeles
Alternate Titles
A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich
GB, US