Sometimes a Hero (2003)
A former gang member finds the tempting allure of crime too difficult to resist in this crime thriller from director Jalal Merhi. Falling on hard times financially and facing increasing pressure from his former gang mates, Jimmy Coy (Josh Barker) agrees to a contract from crime boss Arthur Hallam (Paul Coufos) that involves the destruction of a local ice skating facility. Although the mission initially appears to be going as planned, it soon encounters a roadblock when Jimmy falls for beautiful skating coach Cassandra Diaz (Christina Cox). As their relationship develops and Cassandra begins to confide in Jimmy, the conflicted gangster takes pity on the girl when she reveals that her stepfather Leon (Patrick Philips) is abusive. Following a violent argument between Leon and Cassandra's mother Stella Joan Kennedy, Jimmy discovers a hidden link between Leon and Hallam More
Cast
- Christina Cox - Cassandra Diaz
- Josh Barker - Jimmy Coy
- Bryan Genesse - Remo
- Darren Shahlavi - Russ Fortus
- Joan Bennett Kennedy - Stella (as Joan Kennedy)
- Paul Coufos - Arthur Hallam
- Patrick J. Phillips - Leon (as P.J. Phillips)
- Roselle Soussana - Kristina Diaz
- Danny Talisman - Derek
- Luraina Undershute - Tonya
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sometimes a Hero about?
- A former gang member finds the tempting allure of crime too difficult to resist in this crime thriller from director Jalal Merhi. Falling on hard times financially and facing increasing pressure from his former gang mates, Jimmy Coy (Josh Barker) agrees to a contract from crime boss Arthur Hallam (Paul Coufos) that involves the destruction of a local ice skating facility. Although the mission initially appears to be going as planned, it soon encounters a roadblock when Jimmy falls for beautiful skating coach Cassandra Diaz (Christina Cox). As their relationship develops and Cassandra begins to confide in Jimmy, the conflicted gangster takes pity on the girl when she reveals that her stepfather Leon (Patrick Philips) is abusive. Following a violent argument between Leon and Cassandra's mother Stella Joan Kennedy, Jimmy discovers a hidden link between Leon and Hallam More
- Who directed Sometimes a Hero?
- Sometimes a Hero was directed by Jalal Merhi.
- Who stars in Sometimes a Hero?
- Sometimes a Hero stars Christina Cox, Josh Barker, Bryan Genesse, Darren Shahlavi, Joan Bennett Kennedy, Paul Coufos.
- What genre is Sometimes a Hero?
- Sometimes a Hero is a Action, Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Sometimes a Hero produced?
- Sometimes a Hero was produced in Canada.