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Hero (1986)

Movie ★ 7.6 83 min

Documentary

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.

Tony Maylam Director Tony Maylam Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 1, 1986
Runtime
83 min
Rating
G
IMDb
tt0093181
Studio
Worldmark - Soccer International

Themes

Cast

Michael Caine Michael Caine Narrator (voice) Diego Maradona Diego Maradona Self Hugo Sánchez Hugo Sánchez Self Sócrates Sócrates Self Preben Elkjær Preben Elkjær Self Michel Platini Michel Platini Self Enzo Francescoli Enzo Francescoli Self Gary Lineker Gary Lineker Self Karl-Heinz Rummenigge Karl-Heinz Rummenigge Self Emilio Butragueño Emilio Butragueño Self Michael Laudrup Michael Laudrup Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hero about?
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.
Who directed Hero?
Hero was directed by Tony Maylam.
Who stars in Hero?
Hero stars Michael Caine, Diego Maradona, Hugo Sánchez, Sócrates.
When was Hero released?
Hero is a 1986 documentary film.
Where can I watch Hero?
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