Hero (1992)

We're all heroes if you catch us at the right moment. Even Bernie Laplante.

Movie · Comedy, Drama · 1h 57m · Rated 6.3/10 on TMDB · Released October 2, 1992

Overview

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.

Directed by Stephen Frears

Cast

• Dustin Hoffman as Bernard 'Bernie' Laplante
• Geena Davis as Gale Gayley
• Andy Garcia as John Bubber
• Joan Cusack as Evelyn Laplante
• Kevin J. O'Connor as Chucky
• Chevy Chase as Deke - Channel 4 News Director
• Maury Chaykin as Winston
• Stephen Tobolowsky as Wallace
• Christian Clemenson as James Conklin
• Tom Arnold as Chick
• Warren Berlinger as Judge Goines
• Cady Huffman as Flight Attendant Leslie

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