Hero
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Bernie Laplante is having a rough time. He's divorced, his ex-wife hates him and has custody of their son, the cops are setting a trap for him, then to top it all, he loses a shoe whilst rescuing passengers of a crashed jet. Being a thief who is down on his luck, Bernie takes advantage of the crash, but then someone else claims credit for the rescue.
Hero is a 1992 comedy-drama starring Dustin Hoffman as Bernie Laplante, a down-on-his-luck thief who rescues passengers from a plane crash—only to have someone else take the credit. This cult classic explores themes of redemption and identity through humor and heart.
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Dustin HoffmanBernard 'Bernie' Laplante
Geena DavisGale Gayley
Andy GarciaJohn Bubber
Joan CusackEvelyn Laplante
Kevin J. O'ConnorChucky
Chevy ChaseDeke - Channel 4 News Director
Maury ChaykinWinston
Stephen TobolowskyWallace
Christian ClemensonJames Conklin
Tom ArnoldChick
Warren BerlingerJudge Goines
Cady HuffmanFlight Attendant Leslie
Susie CusackDonna O'Day
James MadioJoey Laplante
Daniel BaldwinFireman Denton
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When was Hero released?
Hero was released on October 2, 1992.
What is Hero about?
The film follows Bernie Laplante, a divorced thief struggling with custody issues and legal troubles, who heroically saves passengers from a crashed jet but loses a shoe in the process. When someone else claims credit for the rescue, Bernie must navigate the consequences of his accidental heroism.
Where can I watch Hero?
Hero is available on various streaming platforms and digital retailers; availability varies by region and may change over time.
Is Hero a comedy or drama?
Hero is both—it blends comedy and drama to tell the story of an unlikely hero and his struggle for recognition and redemption.
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