Hero (Accidental Hero) (1992)
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68% of critics liked it
(19 reviews) -
47% of users liked it
(16,619 ratings)
Stephen Frears' Hero is a contemporary re-working of a Frank Capra-styled fable about a two-bit criminal named Bernie (Dustin Hoffman) who saves several passengers from a plane crash and leaves the scene without being identified, leaving only a lost shoe for identification. One of the passengers… More Stephen Frears' Hero is a contemporary re-working of a Frank Capra-styled fable about a two-bit criminal named Bernie (Dustin Hoffman) who saves several passengers from a plane crash and leaves the scene without being identified, leaving only a lost shoe for identification. One of the passengers happens to be news-reporter Gale (Geena Davis) who is intent on finding her savior, and offers a million dollars to the "hero" of the crashed flight. Bernie has since given his remaining shoe to a homeless man named John (Andy Garcia) who decides to cash in on the offer. A handsome, charming man, John wins the hearts of the entire city. Soon, Bernie realizes that he's been cheated out of a million dollars, and he begins an effort to get his proper recognition--and his money. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
- Directed By
- Stephen Frears
- Written By
- David Webb Peoples
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Oct 2, 1992 Wide
- Studio
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Rob Gonsalves, eFilmCritic.com
A mess, though very often an enjoyable one, thanks to the cast.
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
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.
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Clint Morris, Moviehole
Solid performances all-round
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Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Solid performances mired in excess Capradom
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John A. Nesbit, Old School Reviews
hangs its dynamic visual artistry on a compelling story.
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Cast
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Dustin Hoffman
as Bernie Laplante
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Geena Davis
as Gale Gayley
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Andy Garcia
as John Bubber
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Joan Cusack
as Evelyn
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Kevin J. O'Connor
as Chucky
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Maury Chaykin
as Winston
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Stephen Tobolowsky
as Wallace
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Christian Clemenson
as Conklin
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Tom Arnold
as Chick
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James Madio
as Joey
- Fisher Stevens
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John Ackerman
as Bag Man
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Daniel Baldwin
as Fireman Denton
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Julia Barry
as Kelly
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Warren Berlinger
as Judge Goines
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Jordan Bond
as Richie Fletcher
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Henry Brown
as Hospital Guard
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James Callahan
as Police Chief
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Katrina Cerio
as Makeup Artist
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Milton L. Cobb
as Vietnam Vet
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Bobbi Collins
as Mendoza
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Kody Cullum
as Child in Hospital
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Susie Cusack
as Donna O'Day
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Vito D'Ambrosio
as Another Wannabee
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Collins Williams Daniels
as Rasta Prisoner
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Darryl David
as Tough Prisoner
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Sam Derence
as Reporter-Channel 8
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William Duff-Griffin
as Mr. Brown
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Mandy Duncan
as Teen in Hospital
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D'Angelo Ferreri
as Child in Hospital
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Raymond Fitzpatrick
as 2nd Bailiff
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Tony Fitzpatrick
as Fighter Wannabee
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Jeff Garlin
as News Vendor
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Don Gazzaniga
as Fire Captain
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Marita Geraghty
as Joan
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Cordis Heard
as Nurse Roberts
- Edward Herrmann
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Paul Hewitt
as Parker
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I.M. Hobson
as Waiter/Captain
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Cady Huffman
as Flight Attendant Leslie
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Kevin Jackson
as Inspector Dayton
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Leslie Jordan
as Court Official
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Dev Kennedy
as Tall Wannabee
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Lance Kinsey
as Paramedic
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Jeff Klein
as Street Kid
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Darrell Larson
as Flight Attendant Freddy
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Jay Leggett
as Mud Face Wannabee
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Clea Lewis
as Sylvia
- Barney Martin
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Heidi McNeal
as Teenage Girl at Hospital
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C. John Merrill
as Street Kid
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Rom Milanovich
as Guard at Jail
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John Mohrlein
as Fighter Wannabee
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Richard Montoya
as Vargas
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D. David Morin
as Fireman on Ledge
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Marnie Mosiman
as Susan
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Michael Mullen
as Child in Hospital
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Terry Muller
as Tough Prisoner
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Robert Munns
as Doctor
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Gerardo Murillo-Carr
as Teen in Hospital
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William Newman
as Millionaire
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Harry Northrup
as Mr. Fletcher
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Michael O'Dwyer
as Cop at Hospital
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Lynn Oddo
as Buxom Woman
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Robert Pabst
as Vietnam Vet
- Janis Paige
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Shirley Pierce
as Anchorwoman-Channel 4
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Rick Plastina
as Reporter-Channel 13
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Eric Poppick
as Mr. Smith
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Richard Riehle
as Robinson
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Peggy Roeder
as Bag Lady on TV
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Margery Ross
as Barbara Bush Look-A-Like
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Ricardo Salinas
as Mendoza's Friend
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Ed Scheibner
as Donna's Boyfriend
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Martin Schienle
as Allen in Coma
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Herbert Siguenza
as Espinosa
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Michael Talbott
as State Police Officer
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Tamar Teufenkjian
as Child in Hospital
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James Alfred Whitaker
as Tough Prisoner
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Lee Wilkof
as Prosecutor
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Don Yesso
as Elliott
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Don S. Davis
as Probation Officer
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Don Pugsley
as Jury Foreman
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Jose Reyes
as Child in Hospital
- Juliet Taylor
- Howard Feuer
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John M. Watson Sr.
as African-American Wannabee
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Steven Elkins
as 1st Bailiff
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Dan Healy
as George Bush Lookalike
- Chevy Chase
