The Heart of a Hero
“The story of Nathan Hale, who said "I regret that I have but one life to give for my country." Thrilling, patriotic, inspiring!”
Synopsis
This is a visualization of the life of patriot Nathan Hale which is based on a play by Clyde Fitch. Robert Warwick plays Nathan (and does a fine job) and Gail Kane the girl whom he loves (Alice Adams).
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 6, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Émile Chautard
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion, Clyde Fitch
- Original Title
- The Heart of a Hero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- World Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Émile Chautard
Frances Marion, Clyde Fitch
Lucien Tainguy
Department Leadership Roster
Émile Chautard
Director
Frances Marion
Writer
Lucien Tainguy
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Heart of a Hero.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heart of a Hero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Heart of a Hero about?
This is a visualization of the life of patriot Nathan Hale which is based on a play by Clyde Fitch. Robert Warwick plays Nathan (and does a fine job) and Gail Kane the girl whom he loves (Alice Adams).
Who directed The Heart of a Hero?
The Heart of a Hero was directed by Émile Chautard.
Who stars in The Heart of a Hero?
The principal cast of The Heart of a Hero includes Robert Warwick, Gail Kane, Alec B. Francis, George MacQuarrie, Clifford Grey.
When was The Heart of a Hero released and how long is it?
The Heart of a Hero was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Heart of a Hero?
The Heart of a Hero holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).