Hero
6.3/10
Rating
117 min
Runtime
1992
Release Year
Stephen Frears
Director
Cast
Dustin Hoffman, Geena Davis, Andy Garcia, Joan Cusack, Kevin J. O'Connor
Quick Synopsis
Bernie Laplante is struggling with several challenges: he is divorced, his ex-wife dislikes him and has custody of their son, and the police are trying to catch him in a sting operation. Amidst these difficulties, Bernie, a thief facing hard times, attempts to benefit from a nearby jet crash by rescuing passengers, but during the rescue, he loses a shoe. Despite his efforts, someone else takes credit for saving the passengers, leaving Bernie unrecognized.
Detailed Synopsis of Hero
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.
