Hero
1986, English. Directed by Tony Maylam.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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- Released
- 1 December 1986
- Country
- Mexico, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Tony Maylam
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Hero: quick answers
Is Hero worth watching?
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How long is Hero?
Hero runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does Hero have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hero. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Hero suitable for kids?
Hero is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like Hero?
If you liked Hero, try Arsène Wenger: Invincible, The Figo Affair: The Transfer That Changed Football, Anelka: Misunderstood.
Who directed Hero?
Hero (1986) was directed by Tony Maylam and stars Michael Caine, Diego Maradona, Hugo Sánchez.