Sometimes a Hero
2003A 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
Acted in
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
Luraina Undershute
as Tonya
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
James Michalopolous
as Man #4
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)