Hero of the Hour
Synopsis
A security guard foils an armed robbery and becomes a national hero, but his new-found fame cannot appease his guilty conscience.
Top Cast
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Ross Kemp
Richie Liddle
Maggie O'Neill
Alison Liddle
Julie Armstrong
Caroline
Neil Boorman
Stan
Sean Chapman
Franky
Harry Eden
Brian
Sean Francis
Jockey
James Hazeldine
D. I. Whelan
Daniel Hyde
Jonathan
Emily Joyce
Sylvie
Theresa Kartell
Layla
John McGlynn
Ken
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Danny
Jo Woodcock
Jessica
Jane Wood
Mo
Caroline Ward
Emma
Clive Walton
Jeremy
Bill Thomas
Victor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Richards
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Gallagher, Sally Stokes
- Original Score
- John Lunn
- Original Title
- Hero of the Hour
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- ITV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Richards
Bill Gallagher, Sally Stokes
John Lunn
David Higgs
Nick McPhee
Joshua St Johnston, Jo Wright, Laura Mackie
Department Leadership Roster
David Richards
Director
Bill Gallagher
Writer
Joshua St Johnston
Producer
Rob Rawlinson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Nick Powell
Stunt Coordinator
Phil Roberson
Production Design
John Lunn
Original Music Composer
Nick McPhee
Editor
David Higgs
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hero of the Hour.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hero of the Hour
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hero of the Hour about?
A security guard foils an armed robbery and becomes a national hero, but his new-found fame cannot appease his guilty conscience.
Who directed Hero of the Hour?
Hero of the Hour was directed by David Richards.
Who stars in Hero of the Hour?
The principal cast of Hero of the Hour includes Ross Kemp, Maggie O'Neill, Julie Armstrong, Neil Boorman, Sean Chapman.
When was Hero of the Hour released and how long is it?
Hero of the Hour was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Hero of the Hour?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hero of the Hour was composed by John Lunn.