The movie “A Hero Ain’t Nothin’ But a Sandwich” was released in 1977. It is based on the life of a troubled young boy and his journey through addiction. This article discusses the filming locations and introduces the key actors involved, while providing interesting facts about the film and its making.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed at various locations, all based in California, USA. Some places include South Central Los Angeles, Venice Recreation Center, Muscle Beach Venice, and Arthur J. Will Memorial Fountain. The filming started on the 9th of September, 1976.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Cicely Tyson | Sweets |
| Paul Winfield | Butler |
| Larry B. Scott | Benjie |
| Helen Martin | Mrs. Bell |
| Glynn Turman | Nigeria |
| David Groh | Cohen |
| Kevin Hooks | Tiger |
| Kenneth Green | Jimmy Lee |
| Harold Sylvester | Doctor |
| Erin Blunt | Carwell |
| Arthur French | Security Guard |
| Bill Cobbs | Bartender |
| Sheila Wills | Admissions Clerk |
| Arnold Johnson | Patient |
| Barbara Alston | Girl Friend |
| Keny Long | Male Nurse |
| Hartwell Sims | Minister |
| Claire Brennen | Social Worker |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is a drama that runs for 1 hour and 47 minutes.
- It was released on the 3rd of February 1978 in the USA.
- The main characters are Benjie, played by Larry B. Scott, Sweets, played by Cicely Tyson and Butler, played by Paul Winfield.
- The film was directed by Ralph Nelson and written by Alice Childress.
- The film has won 3 awards.
- Along with the main characters, several other artists played important roles like Helen Martin as Mrs. Bell, Glynn Turman as Nigeria, and David Groh as Cohen.
- The movie revolves around a boy, Benjie, who gets addicted to heroin and his mother, Sweets, and foster father, Butler, help him overcome it.
- The production companies involved were Radnitz/Mattel Productions and New World Pictures.
- Interesting to note, actors Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield and Kevin Hooks also starred together in the 1972 movie “Sounder”, playing different roles.
- The movie has also been referenced in “Corman’s World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel” released in 2011.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: South Central Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.9891116
- Longitude: -118.2914872
- Place ID: ChIJ6bcf1Nu3woARGCYveWr_oiQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Venice Recreation Center – 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.9856758
- Longitude: -118.4727856
- Place ID: ChIJ08bYkbm6woARacvU4m0UHmg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Muscle Beach Venice – 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.9856758
- Longitude: -118.4727856
- Place ID: ChIJ08bYkbm6woARacvU4m0UHmg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Arthur J. Will Memorial Fountain – N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0565275
- Longitude: -118.2471708
- Place ID: ChIJOXWt_k3GwoAR3nbwgIEQaO4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Arthur J. Will Memorial Fountain, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
