Hero
Synopsis
1986 FIFA World Cup Official Film. Mexico had just recovered from a devastating earthquake, but the nation put on a great tournament and Argentina, inspired by Maradona, justified "favourite" status. Eighty-six minutes of football magic from numerous world stars, including Diego Maradona, Gary Lineker, Michel Platini, Socrates, Rummenigge, Sanchez, Laudrup and many others. Michael Caine narrates this, the official FIFA coverage.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
HERO: THE OFFICIAL FILM OF THE 1986 WORLD CUP - (1987) Video Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-04-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Maylam
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Maylam
- Original Score
- Rick Wakeman
- Original Title
- Hero
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, Danish, Spanish, French, English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Worldmark - Soccer International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Maylam
Tony Maylam
Rick Wakeman
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Maylam
Director
Tony Maylam
Writer
Rick Wakeman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hero about?
1986 FIFA World Cup Official Film. Mexico had just recovered from a devastating earthquake, but the nation put on a great tournament and Argentina, inspired by Maradona, justified "favourite" status. Eighty-six minutes of football magic from numerous world stars, including Diego Maradona, Gary Lineker, Michel Platini, Socrates, Rummenigge, Sanchez, Laudrup and many others. Michael Caine narrates this, the official FIFA coverage.
Who directed Hero?
Hero was directed by Tony Maylam.
Who stars in Hero?
The principal cast of Hero includes Michael Caine, Diego Maradona, Hugo Sánchez, Sócrates, Preben Elkjær.
When was Hero released and how long is it?
Hero was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Hero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hero was composed by Rick Wakeman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hero?
Hero holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).