Yesterday's Hero was a 1979 film starring Ian McShane, Suzanne Somers, Adam Faith and Paul Nicholas.
The story of an alcoholic ex-soccer player, the screenplay was written by novelist Jackie Collins, but was an original work and not based on one of her novels. Though the film bears a striking resemblance to the life of the former player George Best, the film is not biographical.
The film also featured early performances by Glynis Barber, Emma Samms and also Cary Elwes in his first film performance.
Cast Ian McShane as Rod Turner Suzanne Somers as Cloudy Martin Adam Faith as Jake Marsh Paul Nicholas as Clint Simon Sam Kydd as Sam Turner Glynis Barber as Susan Trevor Thomas as Speed Sandy Ratcliff as Rita Alan Lake as Georgie Moore Matthew Long as Mack Gill Paul J. Medford as Marek Paul Desbois as Butch Eric Deacon as Chris George Moon as Changing Room Attendant Jack Haig as Sam's Crony Damian Elwes as Disco Dancer Cary Elwes as Disco Dancer John Motson as T.V. Interviewer / Commentator
