Hero in the Family (1986): Cast
Hero in the Family is a 1986 family comedy directed by Mel Damski, starring M. Emmet Walsh as General Presser, Annabeth Gish and Max Martini. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Mel Damski
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hero in the Family About?
The premise of Hero in the Family without spoilers.
A teenage boy discovers that his astronaut father’s mind has been swapped into a chimpanzee’s body after a space‑flight accident, while the chimp’s consciousness now occupies his father’s. Determined to rescue his dad, the son must keep the “chimp‑father” safe and find a way to reverse the bizarre brain exchange.
Hero in the Family Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- chimpanzee
- astronaut
- teenage girl
- teenage boy
- father son relationship
- monkey
- nasa
- role reversal
Hero in the Family Cast & Characters
M. Emmet Walsh leads the cast as General Presser, with Annabeth Gish as Jessie and Max Martini as Student Council President. Directed by Mel Damski; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mel Damski
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M. Emmet Walsh as General Presser -
Annabeth Gish as Jessie -
Max Martini as Student Council President - Jay Brazeau as Zoo Guard
Also Starring in Hero in the Family
· 18 more- Stephen E. Miller Security Man
- Don S. Davis Capcom
- Cliff DeYoung Digger Reed
- Bill Dow NASA Technician
- David Wohl Loudon
- Deryl Hayes Security Man
- Darleen Carr Lisa Reed
- Howard Storey Guard at Gate
- Betty Phillips Chairwoman
- Christopher Collet Benjamin Reed
- Bernard Cuffling Galleria Manager
- William Nunn Express Driver
- Robin Mossley Mr. Ozone Driver
- Raimund Stamm Dempsey
- Keith Dorman Ralph
- Andrew Rhodes NASA Technician
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- Gordon McIntosh Sonny Biker
- Alicia Michelle Buffy
More from Mel Damski
More films directed by Mel Damski, best-rated first: Mischief, Yellowbeard, Homegrown Christmas and Darrow & Darrow: Body of Evidence.
Hero in the Family Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “"Disneyland" Hero in the Family” and “Auf der Suche nach dem geheimnisvollen Kristall”.
- Also known as
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- "Disneyland" Hero in the Family
- Auf der Suche nach dem geheimnisvollen Kristall
- Un heroi a la família
- アストロ・モンキー
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Hero in the Family FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hero in the Family, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hero in the Family?
Hero in the Family runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Hero in the Family released?
Hero in the Family was released on September 28, 1986.
Who directed Hero in the Family?
Hero in the Family was directed by Mel Damski.
More films by Mel Damski Who is in the cast of Hero in the Family?
Hero in the Family stars M. Emmet Walsh as General Presser, Annabeth Gish as Jessie and Max Martini as Student Council President, among 22 credited actors.
Does Hero in the Family have a post-credit scene?
No. Hero in the Family has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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