Deadly Hero (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1975, Deadly Hero is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Ivan Nagy, running about 102 minutes. “A young girl knows the truth. Now that truth is haunting her, and someone is hunting her.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Officer Lacy is an 18-year veteran of the New York Police Department who finds himself demoted from detective back to patrol duty for his violent tendencies and trigger-happy behavior.
Who’s in it. Deadly Hero stars Don Murray as Edward A. Lacy, Diahn Williams as Sally Deveraux, James Earl Jones as Rabbit Shazam and Lilia Skala as Edna Broderick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Deadly Hero has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadly Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadly Hero tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deadly Hero (1975)?
- In US, Deadly Hero is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deadly Hero worth watching?
- Deadly Hero holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deadly Hero?
- Deadly Hero stars Don Murray, Diahn Williams, James Earl Jones, Lilia Skala and George S. Irving.
- When was Deadly Hero released?
- Deadly Hero was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.