Hero
“We're all heroes if you catch us at the right moment. Even Bernie Laplante.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-21
Top Cast
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Dustin Hoffman
Bernard 'Bernie' Laplante
Geena Davis
Gale Gayley
Andy Garcia
John Bubber
Joan Cusack
Evelyn Laplante
Kevin J. O'Connor
Chucky
Chevy Chase
Deke - Channel 4 News Director
Maury Chaykin
Winston
Stephen Tobolowsky
Wallace
Christian Clemenson
James Conklin
Tom Arnold
Chick
Warren Berlinger
Judge Goines
Cady Huffman
Flight Attendant Leslie
Susie Cusack
Donna O'Day
James Madio
Joey Laplante
Daniel Baldwin
Fireman Denton
Richard Riehle
Robinson
Don Yesso
Elliott
Don Pugsley
Jury Foreman
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$42M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Screenplay & Story
- David Webb Peoples
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- Hero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $42M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Laura Ziskin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Frears
David Webb Peoples, Alvin Sargent, Laura Ziskin
George Fenton
Oliver Stapleton
Mick Audsley
Laura Ziskin, Joseph M. Caracciolo
Department Leadership Roster
Laura Ziskin
Producer
Oliver Stapleton
Director of Photography
Stephen Frears
Director
David Webb Peoples
Screenplay
Mick Audsley
Editor
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Richard Hornung
Costume Design
Dennis Gassner
Production Design
Gary Jensen
Stunt Coordinator
Mat Beck
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hero
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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.
Who stars in Hero?
The principal cast of Hero includes Dustin Hoffman, Geena Davis, Andy Garcia, Joan Cusack, Kevin J. O'Connor.
When was Hero released and how long is it?
Hero was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Hero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hero was composed by George Fenton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hero?
Hero holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).