The Hero(1966)
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The Hero Synopsis
Arindam, a matinee idol, is going by train to collect an acting award. On the train, he is confronted by Aditi, a journalist who somewhat unwillingly starts to take his interview. Arindam, won over by Aditi's naivete, starts to disclose his past, his fears and his secrets.
The Hero (1966) is a drama film directed by Satyajit Ray, released on May 6, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Uttam Kumar, Sharmila Tagore, Bireswar Sen and Kamu Mukherjee. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 65 ratings.
- Director:
- Satyajit Ray
- Writers:
- Satyajit Ray
- Producers:
- R.D. Bansal
- Cinematographer:
- Subrata Mitra
- Composer:
- Satyajit Ray
- Production:
- R.D. Bansal & Co.
- Status:
- Released
The Hero (1966) Trailer
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The Hero Cast & Crew
Main cast
Uttam Kumar
as Arindam Mukherjee
Sharmila Tagore
as Aditi Sengupta
Bireswar Sen
as Mukunda Lahiri
Kamu Mukherjee
as Pritish Sarkar
- Susmita Mukherjee
Susmita Mukherjee
as Molly Sarkar
Jamuna Sinha
as Shefalika Devi
Subrata Sensharma
as Ajoy Dev
- Ranjit Sen
Ranjit Sen
as Haren Bose
Premangshu Bose
as Biresh
Sumita Sanyal
as Promila Chatterjee
Bharati Devi
as Manorama Bose
- Lali Chowdhury
Lali Chowdhury
as Sairindhri Bose (Bulbul)
Key crew
Directed by Satyajit Ray, written by Satyajit Ray, produced by R.D. Bansal.
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The Hero Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 65 ratings.
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The Hero – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hero online?
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The Hero (1966) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Hero?
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The main cast of The Hero (1966) includes Uttam Kumar, Sharmila Tagore, Bireswar Sen, Kamu Mukherjee and Susmita Mukherjee. The film was directed by Satyajit Ray. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hero released?
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The Hero was released on May 6, 1966 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is The Hero worth watching?
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The Hero (1966) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 65 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Hero?
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Yes. The official The Hero trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.