Fallen Hero (1978)

TV Series ★ 8.0

Story of Gareth Hopkins who declined fame as a Welsh Rugby Union international, in favour of a big money switch to Rugby League in Yorkshire. A star of Horton Rangers, the Rugby League player was forced to quit the game through injury.

Oliver Horsbrugh Director Roger Tucker Director Alan J.W. Bell Director Jeremy Summers Director

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Released
November 14, 1978
IMDb
tt0217204

Cast

Del Henney Del Henney Gareth Hopkins Barry Stanton Barry Stanton Joe Harris John Wheatley Martin Hopkins Wanda Ventham Wanda Ventham Dorothy Hopkins Frank Crompton Wilf Calder Nesta Harris Meg Hopkins Robert Swann Robert Swann Philip Birley Caroline Mooney Baby Dorothy Hopkins Marged Esli Marged Esli Sally Jones Prunella Gee Prunella Gee Rebecca Westgate

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Frequently asked questions

What is Fallen Hero about?
Story of Gareth Hopkins who declined fame as a Welsh Rugby Union international, in favour of a big money switch to Rugby League in Yorkshire. A star of Horton Rangers, the Rugby League player was forced to quit the game through injury.
Who created Fallen Hero?
Fallen Hero was created by Oliver Horsbrugh, Roger Tucker, Alan J.W. Bell, Jeremy Summers.
Who stars in Fallen Hero?
Fallen Hero stars Del Henney, Barry Stanton, John Wheatley, Wanda Ventham.
When was Fallen Hero released?
Fallen Hero is a 1978 series.
Where can I watch Fallen Hero?
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