Sometimes a Hero

Sometimes a Hero

Drama, Crime, Action | March 18, 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

Sometimes a Hero

Drama, Crime, Action | March 18, 2003

Sometimes a Hero
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
Producers Film One Productions
Original title Sometimes a Hero
Directors Jalal Merhi
Writers Glen G. Doyle

Cast

Christina Cox

as Cassandra Diaz

Josh Barker

as Jimmy Coy

Bryan Genesse

as Remo

Darren Shahlavi

as Russ Fortus

Joan Bennett Kennedy

as Stella (as Joan Kennedy)

Paul Coufos

as Arthur Hallam

Patrick J. Phillips

as Leon (as P.J. Phillips)

Roselle Soussana

as Kristina Diaz

Danny Talisman

as Derek

Paul Wu

as Druxman

Susan Wilkey

as Nancy

James Leard

as Mr. Coradetti

Audrey Nesbitt

as Dr. Gordon

Martin Christopher

as Intern (as Chris Martin)

Ian Case

as Food Attendant

John Freeman

as Large Cowboy

Wendy Rudd

as Maid

Drew Waveryn

as Waiter

Erica Carroll

as Bartender

Don Cook

as Milton

Mandy Wood

as Stacy

Jon Kralt

as Bar Thug #1 (as Jonathan Knalt)

Rick Moore

as Bar Thug #2

Alex Dworak

as Bar Thug #3

John Sampson

as Man #1

Lars Grant

as Man #2

Ward McMahon

as Man #3

Craig Webb

as Man #5

Sam Tsui

as Man #6

Bruce Pinard

as Man #7

Edwin Turner

as Announcer

Chris Kent

as Pianist

Pamela Abra

as woman walking past Jimmy Coy (uncredited)

Denis Corbett

as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Yolanda Corbett

as Extra (uncredited)