Coming Home (1978)

I Just Want to Be a Hero

Bob (Bruce Dern) breaks down and confesses that all he wanted to be was a hero, and to be given the respect and gratitude that a hero deserves.

Directed by Hal Ashby.

© MGM 2012

Released in 1978 by MGM.

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