Hero (1992)
Serial swindler Bernie Laplante makes the first selfless gesture of his life when he helps save injured passengers from a roadside plane crash and then vanishes into the night, only to see someone else take credit.
19 July 1965, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, USA
31 August 1937, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
20 April 1955, Los Angeles, California, USA
2 February 1965, Santa Barbara, California, USA
1971, Evanston, Illinois, USA
17 March 1958, Humboldt, Iowa, USA
13 December 1950, Tracy, California, USA
27 November 1963, Chicago, Illinois, USA
11 August 1935, Illinois, USA
1959
October 11, 1983 in Los Angeles, California, USA
25 June 1953, Chicago, Illinois, USA
July 12, 2003
An engrossing film that challenges us to think about the true meaning of heroism in this age of media-manufactured celebrities.
April 17, 2005
Solid performances mired in excess Capradom
September 21, 2003
Comes close to working, but finally fails to click
July 10, 2004
hangs its dynamic visual artistry on a compelling story.
December 05, 2006
A misconceived project, inspired by classic Hollywood films of golden age (Nothing Scared, Hail the Conquering Hero) but marred by underdeveloped and rambling script--Stephen Frears first big failure.
February 07, 2006
Solid performances all-round
November 28, 2003
Funny and (just about) before its time.
September 17, 2007
A mess, though very often an enjoyable one, thanks to the cast.
