Hail, Hero!
"The generation gap is more than just long hair, loud music, or a misunderstanding of ideals between father and son. It is a void from which a new force must emerge, a new hero!"
Originally released in 1969. Hail, Hero! is a drama film. directed by David Miller.
Starring Arthur Kennedy, Teresa Wright, and Michael Douglas
Synopsis
Carl Dixon decides to quit school and enlist in the Army, even though he's already run afoul of the law as a Vietnam protestor. It is our hero's intention to use love, rather than bullets, to combat the Viet Cong. Needless to say, his idealism is no match for the harsher realities of war.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 4, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Arthur Kennedy
as Albert Dixon
Teresa Wright
as Santha Dixon
Michael Douglas
as Carl Dixon
John Larch
as Mr. Conklin
Louise Latham
as Miss Mirabel
Charles Drake
as Senator Murchiston
Peter Strauss
as Frank Dixon
Deborah Winters
as Rebecca
Mercer Harris
as Jimmy
Virginia Christine
as Eleanor Murchiston
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Cinema Center Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hail, Hero! about?
Carl Dixon decides to quit school and enlist in the Army, even though he's already run afoul of the law as a Vietnam protestor. It is our hero's intention to use love, rather than bullets, to comba...
Who directed Hail, Hero!?
Hail, Hero! was directed by David Miller.
How long is Hail, Hero!?
Hail, Hero! has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Hail, Hero! released?
Hail, Hero! was released on October 4, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hail, Hero!?
The main cast of Hail, Hero! includes Arthur Kennedy, Teresa Wright, Michael Douglas, John Larch, Louise Latham.