The Hero

The faded Western star Lee records radio ads and smokes alone until a career trophy and a terminal diagnosis push him toward his past and a jaded stand-up who won’t let him wallow. A quiet reckoning with what’s left to prove. 80 minutes of regret and one last ride.

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Brett Haley directed The Hero in 2017. See Brett Haley's full filmography, where to start with Brett Haley, or where to go after you've seen everything by Brett Haley.

The Hero was released in 2017 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 97 minutes.