A Hero of Our Time
Synopsis
Loosely based on a section of Mikhail Lermontov's classic Russian novel of the same title, the film involves a displaced cowboy (played by Kevin Jarre, the screenwriter of Rambo), a sociopathic record producer (Dennis Hopper) and, caught between them, a gum-chewing valley girl who would rather be somewhere else (Natalie Zimmerman). Lermontov's 19th century novel leaves a vapor trail on the action, but A Hero of Our Time is more precisely a portrait of contemporary Los Angeles, a tale of wayward heroism played out against a landscape of yearning and desolation. Director/writer Michael Almereyda, whose screenplay for Wim Wenders' Until the End of the World will be produced this year, completed principal photography for A Hero of Our Time in October of 1985. Dennis Hopper's participation occurred during a break in the filming of Blue Velvet.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Almereyda
- Original Score
- Carter Burwell
- Original Title
- A Hero of Our Time
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Almereyda
Carter Burwell
Amir Mokri, Klaus Thulin
Christine Cholvin, Kaye Davis
Terance Power, Michael Almereyda
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Almereyda
Director
Terance Power
Producer
Michael Almereyda
Producer
Amir Mokri
Director of Photography
Klaus Thulin
Director of Photography
Christine Cholvin
Editor
Kaye Davis
Editor
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What is A Hero of Our Time about?
Loosely based on a section of Mikhail Lermontov's classic Russian novel of the same title, the film involves a displaced cowboy (played by Kevin Jarre, the screenwriter of Rambo), a sociopathic record producer (Dennis Hopper) and, caught between them, a gum-chewing valley girl who would rather be somewhere else (Natalie Zimmerman). Lermontov's 19th century novel leaves a vapor trail on the action, but A Hero of Our Time is more precisely a portrait of contemporary Los Angeles, a tale of wayward heroism played out against a landscape of yearning and desolation. Director/writer Michael Almereyda, whose screenplay for Wim Wenders' Until the End of the World will be produced this year, completed principal photography for A Hero of Our Time in October of 1985. Dennis Hopper's participation occurred during a break in the filming of Blue Velvet.
Who directed A Hero of Our Time?
A Hero of Our Time was directed by Michael Almereyda.
Who stars in A Hero of Our Time?
The principal cast of A Hero of Our Time includes Dennis Hopper, Kevin Jarre, Albert Hall, Mina Johnson, Darci Kistler.
When was A Hero of Our Time released and how long is it?
A Hero of Our Time was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 28m.
Who composed the musical score for A Hero of Our Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Hero of Our Time was composed by Carter Burwell.