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Hero (released in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Australia as Accidental Hero) is a 1992 American comedy-drama film directed by Stephen Frears. It was written by David Webb Peoples from a story written by Peoples, Laura Ziskin and Alvin Sargent and stars Dustin Hoffman, Geena Davis, Andy García, Joan Cusack and Chevy Chase (uncredited). Following the critically acclaimed The Grifters (1990), it was the second American feature film by British filmmaker Frears.
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1992 · 1h 57m · Comedy · Drama
TMDB 6.3/10 (542 votes)
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.
Directed by Stephen Frears
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Stephen FrearsDirector
Dustin Hoffmanas Bernard 'Bernie' Laplante
Geena Davisas Gale Gayley
Andy Garciaas John Bubber
Joan Cusackas Evelyn Laplante
Kevin J. O'Connoras Chucky
Chevy Chaseas Deke - Channel 4 News Director
Maury Chaykinas Winston
Stephen Tobolowskyas Wallace
Christian Clemensonas James Conklin
Tom Arnoldas Chick
Warren Berlingeras Judge Goines
Cady Huffmanas Flight Attendant Leslie
Susie Cusackas Donna O'Day
James Madioas Joey Laplante
