Hero(1986)
Hero Synopsis
1986 FIFA World Cup Official Film. Mexico had just recovered from a devastating earthquake, but the nation put on a great tournament and Argentina, inspired by Maradona, justified "favourite" status. Eighty-six minutes of football magic from numerous world stars, including Diego Maradona, Gary Lineker, Michel Platini, Socrates, Rummenigge, Sanchez, Laudrup and many others. Michael Caine narrates this, the official FIFA coverage.
Hero (1986) is a documentary film directed by Tony Maylam, released on December 1, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Michael Caine, Diego Maradona, Hugo Sánchez and Sócrates. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Tony Maylam
- Writers:
- Tony Maylam
- Composer:
- Rick Wakeman
- Production:
- Worldmark - Soccer International
- Status:
- Released
Hero (1986) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Hero before you stream it.
Hero Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Caine
as Narrator (voice)
Diego Maradona
as Self
Hugo Sánchez
as Self
Sócrates
as Self
Preben Elkjær
as Self
Michel Platini
as Self
Enzo Francescoli
as Self
Gary Lineker
as Self
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge
as Self
- Emilio Butragueño
Emilio Butragueño
as Self
Michael Laudrup
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Tony Maylam, written by Tony Maylam.
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Hero Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 23 ratings.
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Hero – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hero online?
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Who stars in Hero?
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The main cast of Hero (1986) includes Michael Caine, Diego Maradona, Hugo Sánchez, Sócrates and Preben Elkjær. The film was directed by Tony Maylam. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hero released?
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Hero was released on December 1, 1986 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Hero worth watching?
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Hero (1986) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hero?
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Yes. The official Hero trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.