Hero at Large
An idealistic but struggling actor finds his life unexpectedly complicated when he stops a robbery while wearing the costume of Captain Avenger, a superhero character of a film he is hired to promote. He decides to dabble at being a superhero only to find that it is more difficult and dangerous than he ever imagined.
Release Year
1980
Runtime
98 min
Audience Score
5.9
Genres
Action, Comedy, Drama
Story Snapshot
An idealistic but struggling actor finds his life unexpectedly complicated when he stops a robbery while wearing the costume of Captain Avenger, a superhero character of a film he is hired to promote. He decides to dabble at being a superhero only to find that it is more difficult and dangerous than he ever imagined.
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Hero at Large is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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