Don't Be a Hero
Synopsis
A middle-aged woman battles loneliness and boredom by robbing banks on her lunch break. But after the adrenaline rush wears off, she still has to deal with her deeply unhappy life. Inspired by a true story.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pete Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Pete Lee
- Original Score
- Nick Urata
- Original Title
- Don't Be a Hero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pete Lee
Pete Lee
Nick Urata
Drew Daniels
Department Leadership Roster
Pete Lee
Director
Drew Daniels
Director of Photography
Nick Urata
Original Music Composer
Margaux Rust
Production Design
Pete Lee
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don't Be a Hero
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What is Don't Be a Hero about?
A middle-aged woman battles loneliness and boredom by robbing banks on her lunch break. But after the adrenaline rush wears off, she still has to deal with her deeply unhappy life. Inspired by a true story.
Who directed Don't Be a Hero?
Don't Be a Hero was directed by Pete Lee.
Who stars in Don't Be a Hero?
The principal cast of Don't Be a Hero includes Missi Pyle, Ashley Rae Spillers, Lew Temple, Anne Gee Byrd, Link Ruiz.
When was Don't Be a Hero released and how long is it?
Don't Be a Hero was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Don't Be a Hero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don't Be a Hero was composed by Nick Urata.