Borrowed Hero (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1941, Borrowed Hero is a drama and crime film directed by Lewis D. Collins, running about 62 minutes. “Fearless Hero or Mobster's Pawn!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A struggling lawyer is named as special prosecutor in a racketeering case.
Who’s in it. Borrowed Hero stars Alan Baxter as Roger Andrews, Florence Rice as Ann Thompson, John Hamilton as William Brooks and Mary Gordon as Mrs. Riley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Borrowed Hero has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Borrowed Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Borrowed Hero tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Borrowed Hero (1941)?
- In US, Borrowed Hero is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Borrowed Hero worth watching?
- Borrowed Hero holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Borrowed Hero?
- Borrowed Hero stars Alan Baxter, Florence Rice, John Hamilton, Mary Gordon and Wilma Francis.
- When was Borrowed Hero released?
- Borrowed Hero was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.