The Hero of My Life
1970, English. Directed by Michael Darlow.
The rise of Charles Dickens, from poverty to prosperity, traced and reflected in his writings.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Michael DarlowDirector
- Michael JaystonCharles Dickens
- Isla BlairEllen Ternan
- Amanda ReissMaria Beadnell
- Jo RowbottomEleanor P.
- Sheila GrantCatherine Hogarth
- Ciaran MaddenMary Hogarth
- Maureen BeckGeorgina Hogarth
- Anthony HigginsonMr. Hogarth
- Doreathea PhillipsMrs. Hogarth
- Colin JeavonsWilkie Collins
- David MarchNarrator
Details
- Released
- 9 June 1970
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Bruce Norman
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The Hero of My Life runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
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The Hero of My Life isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 June 1970. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Hero of My Life?
The Hero of My Life (1970) was directed by Michael Darlow and stars Michael Jayston, Isla Blair, Amanda Reiss.