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The Greatest American Hero

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The Greatest American Hero — Plot

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.

  • Release date
  • March 18, 1981
  • Runtime
  • 60 min
  • TMDB score
  • 7.2
3 seasons Action & Adventure, Comedy, Crime

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The Greatest American Hero — Cast

William Katt photo William Katt Ralph Hinkley Robert Culp photo Robert Culp Bill Maxwell Connie Sellecca photo Connie Sellecca Pam Davidson Faye Grant photo Faye Grant Rhonda Blake Michael Paré photo Michael Paré Tony Villicana Jesse D. Goins photo Jesse D. Goins Cyler Johnson Don Cervantes Paco Rodriguez

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Specials10 episodesSeason page
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