A Self-Made Hero(1996)
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A Self-Made Hero Synopsis
Set in France at the end of World War II Albert Dehousse finds out his father wasn't a war hero and his mother is a collaborator.
A Self-Made Hero (1996) is a drama, war and comedy film directed by Jacques Audiard, released on May 15, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Mathieu Kassovitz, Anouk Grinberg, Sandrine Kiberlain and Albert Dupontel. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 117 ratings.
- Director:
- Jacques Audiard
- Writers:
- Alain Le Henry, Jean-François Deniau, Jacques Audiard
- Producers:
- Patrick Godeau
- Cinematographer:
- Jean-Marc Fabre
- Composer:
- Alexandre Desplat
- Production:
- Alicéléo, Cofimage 7, Lumière, Studio Images 2, France 3 Cinéma, M6 Films, Initial Groupe
- Status:
- Released
A Self-Made Hero Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mathieu Kassovitz
as Albert Dehousse
Anouk Grinberg
as Servane
Sandrine Kiberlain
as Yvette
Albert Dupontel
as Dionnet
Jean-Louis Trintignant
as Albert Dehousse (old)
Nadia Barentin
as Madame Louvier / Madame Revuz / The General's Wife
Bernard Bloch
as Ernst
François Chattot
as Louvier
Philippe Duclos
as Caron
Danièle Lebrun
as Madame Dehousse
- Armand de Baudry d'Asson
Armand de Baudry d'Asson
as Man "English girls"
Wilfred Benaïche
as Henry Nervoix
Key crew
Directed by Jacques Audiard, written by Alain Le Henry, Jean-François Deniau and Jacques Audiard, produced by Patrick Godeau.
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A Self-Made Hero Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 117 ratings.
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A Self-Made Hero – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Self-Made Hero?
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The main cast of A Self-Made Hero (1996) includes Mathieu Kassovitz, Anouk Grinberg, Sandrine Kiberlain, Albert Dupontel and Jean-Louis Trintignant. The film was directed by Jacques Audiard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Self-Made Hero released?
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A Self-Made Hero was released on May 15, 1996 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is A Self-Made Hero worth watching?
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A Self-Made Hero (1996) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 117 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, war and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.