Hero
"We're all heroes if you catch us at the right moment. Even Bernie Laplante."
Originally released in 1992. Hero is a comedy/drama film. directed by Stephen Frears.
Starring Dustin Hoffman, Geena Davis, and Andy Garcia
Synopsis
Bernie Laplante is having a rough time. He's divorced, his ex-wife hates him and has custody of their son, the cops are setting a trap for him, then to top it all, he loses a shoe whilst rescuing passengers of a crashed jet. Being a thief who is down on his luck, Bernie takes advantage of the crash, but then someone else claims credit for the rescue.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 2, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (519 votes)
Budget
$42M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dustin Hoffman
as Bernard 'Bernie' Laplante
Geena Davis
as Gale Gayley
Andy Garcia
as John Bubber
Joan Cusack
as Evelyn Laplante
Kevin J. O'Connor
as Chucky
Chevy Chase
as Deke - Channel 4 News Director
Maury Chaykin
as Winston
Stephen Tobolowsky
as Wallace
Christian Clemenson
as James Conklin
Tom Arnold
as Chick
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $42,000,000
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Laura Ziskin Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hero about?
Bernie Laplante is having a rough time. He's divorced, his ex-wife hates him and has custody of their son, the cops are setting a trap for him, then to top it all, he loses a shoe whilst rescuing p...
Who directed Hero?
Hero was directed by Stephen Frears.
How long is Hero?
Hero has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Hero released?
Hero was released on October 2, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hero?
The main cast of Hero includes Dustin Hoffman, Geena Davis, Andy Garcia, Joan Cusack, Kevin J. O'Connor.
Is Hero worth watching?
Hero has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 519 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.