Hero (1986): Cast
Hero is a 1986 documentary directed by Tony Maylam, starring Diego Maradona, Gary Lineker and Michel Platini. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Tony Maylam
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hero About?
The premise of Hero without spoilers.
Official 1986 FIFA World Cup film set during Mexico’s post‑earthquake recovery. Argentina, led by Diego Maradona, fulfilled favourite expectations, while stars such as Gary Lineker, Michel Platini, Sócrates, Karl‑Heinz Rummenigge, Hugo Sánchez, Brian Laudrup and others dazzled. Michael Caine narrates the FIFA coverage.
Hero Themes & Keywords
· 30 tags- international competition
- soccer player
- world cup
- highland
- pitch
- competition
- endurance
- tournament
- soccer team
- professional athlete
- year in title
- 1980s
+18 more Show fewer
- soccer
- penalty shootout
- referee
- soccer star
- fight
- running
- sweating
- competitor
- independent film
- locker room
- men's locker room
- bare chested male
- male nudity
- male rear nudity
- group shower
- shower room
- man wrapped in a towel
- 20th century
Hero Cast & Characters
Diego Maradona leads the cast, with Gary Lineker and Michel Platini. Directed by Tony Maylam; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tony Maylam
- Diego Maradona as themselves
- Gary Lineker as themselves
- Michel Platini as themselves
- Sócrates as themselves
Also Starring in Hero
· 7 more- Hugo Sánchez Themselves
- Michael Caine Narrator (voice)
- Karl-Heinz Rummenigge Themselves
- Emilio Butragueño Themselves
- Preben Elkjær Themselves
- Enzo Francescoli Themselves
- Michael Laudrup Themselves
More from Tony Maylam
More films directed by Tony Maylam, best-rated first: The Burning, Split Second, Across the Lake and The Sins of Dorian Gray.
Hero Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “1986 FIFA World Cup Official Film: Hero” and “Hero Mexico '86”.
- Also known as
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- 1986 FIFA World Cup Official Film: Hero
- Hero Mexico '86
- Hero: The Official Film of the 1986 FIFA World Cup
- Maradona Hero
- Héroes
- Hero The Official Film of 1986 FIFA World Cup Film Mexico
- 1986 Fifa World Cup - Messico
- Copa do Mundo da FIFA de 1986 - Hero
- Heroes: El film oficial de la Copa del Mundo
- 英雄：1986年世界杯官方纪录片
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Hero FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hero, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hero?
Hero runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Hero released?
Hero was released on December 1, 1986.
Who directed Hero?
Hero was directed by Tony Maylam.
More films by Tony Maylam Who is in the cast of Hero?
Hero stars Diego Maradona, Gary Lineker and Michel Platini, among 11 credited actors.
Does Hero have a post-credit scene?
No. Hero has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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