Question 1

Why did Richard Pryor demand director approval for Some Kind of Hero?

Accepted Answer

Richard Pryor agreed to star in the picture if he was given director approval.

Question 2

Which film magazine reported that Paramount deleted interracial love scenes from Some Kind of Hero?

Accepted Answer

The December 14, 1981 edition of 'New York Magazine' reported that Paramount deleted interracial love scenes between Richard Pryor and Margot Kidder.

Question 3

How did Paramount Pictures alter the tone of Some Kind of Hero during production?

Accepted Answer

The film was intended as a straight drama, but Paramount executives demanded Richard Pryor do comedic scenes as well.

Question 4

What was the age difference between Richard Pryor and his on-screen mother Olivia Cole?

Accepted Answer

Richard Pryor was two years older than Olivia Cole, who portrayed his mother Jesse.

Question 5

What is the synopsis of Some Kind of Hero?

Accepted Answer

A Vietnam vet returns home from a POW camp, is greeted as a hero, but is quickly forgotten and discovers how tough survival is in his own country.

Some Kind of Hero

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