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The Hero (2004): Cast

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The Hero is a 2004 drama directed by Zézé Gamboa, starring Neusa Borges as Flora, the grandmother, Maria Ceiça and Patrícia Bull. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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The Hero (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Zézé Gamboa
Genre
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Hero About?

The premise of The Hero without spoilers.

A 20-year veteran of the Angolan civil war returns to the capital city of Luanda where he faces the challenges of assimilation and survival.

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Cast & crew

The Hero Cast & Characters

Neusa Borges leads the cast as Flora, the grandmother, with Maria Ceiça as Judite, aka Maria Bárbara Simões and Patrícia Bull as Joana, the school teacher. Directed by Zézé Gamboa; 14 actors are credited in all.

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More from Zézé Gamboa

One more film directed by Zézé Gamboa: The Great Kilapy.

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The Hero Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Un héros” and “O Herói”.

Also known as
  • Un héros
  • O Herói
  • 영웅

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The Hero FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Hero, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Hero?

The Hero runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was The Hero released?

The Hero was released on May 13, 2004.

Who directed The Hero?

The Hero was directed by Zézé Gamboa.

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Who is in the cast of The Hero?

The Hero stars Neusa Borges as Flora, the grandmother, Maria Ceiça as Judite, aka Maria Bárbara Simões and Patrícia Bull as Joana, the school teacher, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Hero have a post-credit scene?

No. The Hero has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Hero in?

The original language of The Hero is Portuguese.

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