Hero
~We're all heroes if you catch us at the right moment. Even Bernie Laplante.
Overview
Bernie Laplante is having a rough time. He's divorced, his ex-wife hates him and has custody of their son, the cops are setting a trap for him, then to top it all, he loses a shoe whilst rescuing passengers of a crashed jet. Being a thief who is down on his luck, Bernie takes advantage of the crash, but then someone else claims credit for the rescue.
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 1992-10-02
Budget: $42000000
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 117 min
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