---
title: "Some Kind of Hero"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/some-kind-of-hero-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 37607
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Some Kind of Hero (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/some-kind-of-hero-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Some Kind of Hero is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Vietnam vet returns home to find hero worship fades fast."

### Why Watch
- Richard Pryor leads with a nuanced performance
- Blend of humor and serious post‑war themes
- Explores veteran reintegration with wit

### Caveats & Content Note
- The tonal shifts between comedy and drama may feel uneven
- Tone & Suitability: The film mixes comedy with mature themes about war and reintegration, so it’s best for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, drama, post-war, bittersweet

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main premise of Some Kind of Hero?
It follows a Vietnam War veteran returning home from a POW camp and struggling to adjust to civilian life.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
Richard Pryor stars as Eddie Keller, with Margot Kidder, Ray Sharkey, Ronny Cox, and Lynne Moody in supporting roles.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is a comedy‑drama that blends humor with serious post‑war themes.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on April 2, 1982.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 37 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Some Kind of Hero — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/37607)
- [Some Kind of Hero - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Some_Kind_of_Hero)
- [Some Kind of Hero (1982)](https://www.sms.cz/film/some-kind-of-hero-1982)
- [Some Kind of Hero (1972) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/413540-some-kind-of-hero)
- [Some Kind of Monster (film) – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Some_Kind_of_Monster_(film))

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