Sunday Heroes (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1952, Sunday Heroes is a drama film directed by Mario Camerini, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Gino Bardi is a centre-forward in a football team which is about to be relegated to the second division. Just before a very important match a girl he has a relationship with proposes him to rig it. He refuses the offer but he actually begins playing like an amateur and the crowd begin to smell something fishy going on.
Who’s in it. Sunday Heroes stars Raf Vallone as Gino Bardi, Cosetta Greco as Mara, Marcello Mastroianni as Carlo Vagnetti and Paolo Stoppa as Piero, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Sunday Heroes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sunday Heroes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sunday Heroes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sunday Heroes (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sunday Heroes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sunday Heroes worth watching?
- Sunday Heroes holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sunday Heroes?
- Sunday Heroes stars Raf Vallone, Cosetta Greco, Marcello Mastroianni, Paolo Stoppa and Franco Interlenghi.
- When was Sunday Heroes released?
- Sunday Heroes was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.