The Greatest American Hero

7.2 (117 votes)• 1981• 60m•Ended

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The chronicles of teacher Ralph Hinkley's adventures after a group of aliens gives him a red suit that gives him superhuman abilities. Unfortunately, Ralph, who hates wearing the suit, immediately loses its instruction booklet, and thus has to learn how to use its powers by trial and error, often with comical results.

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Languages: English

Starring Cast: William Katt, Robert Culp, Connie Sellecca, Faye Grant, Michael Paré, Jesse D. Goins

Cast

William Katt

Ralph Hinkley

Robert Culp

Bill Maxwell

Connie Sellecca

Pam Davidson

Faye Grant

Rhonda Blake

Michael Paré

Tony Villicana

Jesse D. Goins

Cyler Johnson

Don Cervantes

Paco Rodriguez

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