Hero(1992)
“We're all heroes if you catch us at the right moment. Even Bernie Laplante.”
Overview
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.
Director
Stephen Frears
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Budget
$42M
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
Warren Berlinger
as Judge Goines
Cady Huffman
as Flight Attendant Leslie
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1992
Runtime
1h 57m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$42M
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures • Laura Ziskin Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hero?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Hero (1992).
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 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.
Who directed Hero?▼
Hero was directed by Stephen Frears and released in 1992. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is Hero?▼
Hero has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
Who stars in Hero?▼
The cast of Hero includes 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 and more.
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