Painted Hero
“Dodging Bulls Is Dangerous. Dodging Bullets Is Deadly.”
Synopsis
Virgil Kidder hasn't been in Waco for quite a spell, but now that he's back in town clowning in the rodeo, his troubles are catching up with him quicker than a Brahma bull. Country star Dwight Yoakam makes his leading role debut as Kidder, a "painted hero" who's at his best - and safest - when he's taunting the meanest bulls in the business. It's only when the paint comes off that the real danger strikes on a wild Waco weekend filled with thrills, spills and more twists than an eight second bull ride.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry Benedict
- Screenplay & Story
- Stan Bertheaud, Terry Benedict
- Original Title
- Painted Hero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Americana Images, Sound Shore
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry Benedict
Stan Bertheaud, Terry Benedict
David Bridges
Jeff Wood, Gary McLaughlin
Richard Weinman, Peter Greene, H. Daniel Gross, Jeffrey Lawenda, Jeff G. Waxman
Department Leadership Roster
Stan Bertheaud
Writer
Terry Benedict
Writer
Jeff Wood
Editor
Richard Weinman
Producer
Peter Greene
Producer
Jeff G. Waxman
Producer
David Bridges
Director of Photography
Gary McLaughlin
Editor
Elayne Barbara Ceder
Production Design
Terry Benedict
Director
Terry Benedict
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Painted Hero
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What is Painted Hero about?
Virgil Kidder hasn't been in Waco for quite a spell, but now that he's back in town clowning in the rodeo, his troubles are catching up with him quicker than a Brahma bull. Country star Dwight Yoakam makes his leading role debut as Kidder, a "painted hero" who's at his best - and safest - when he's taunting the meanest bulls in the business. It's only when the paint comes off that the real danger strikes on a wild Waco weekend filled with thrills, spills and more twists than an eight second bull ride.
Who directed Painted Hero?
Painted Hero was directed by Terry Benedict.
Who stars in Painted Hero?
The principal cast of Painted Hero includes Dwight Yoakam, Michelle Joyner, Kiersten Warren, Cindy Pickett, John Getz.
When was Painted Hero released and how long is it?
Painted Hero was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Painted Hero?
Painted Hero holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).