The Hero (2004)
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.
Director: Zézé Gamboa
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: May 13, 2004
Cast
- Makena Diop - Vitorio (as Oumar Makena Diop)
- Milton Coelho - Manu (as Milton 'Santo' Coelho)
- Patrícia Bull - Joana, the school teacher
- Gracy Costa - Rita, a discotheque dancer
- Maria Ceiça - Judite, aka Maria Bárbara Simões
- Neusa Borges - Flora, the grandmother
- Miguel Hurst - doctor Luís
- Thierry Darrigrand - doctor Thierry
- Catarina Matos - nurse Rute
- Mónica Anapaz - night nurse
Screenplay
Music: David Linx, Diederik Wissels
Cinematography: Mario Masini
Editing: Anna Ruiz
Production: David & Golias, Gamboa & Gamboa, Les Films de l'Après-Midi
Country: Angola, France, Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Zézé Gamboa
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hero about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Hero?
- The Hero was directed by Zézé Gamboa.
- Who stars in The Hero?
- The Hero stars Makena Diop, Milton Coelho, Patrícia Bull, Gracy Costa, Maria Ceiça, Neusa Borges.
- How long is The Hero?
- The Hero has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is The Hero?
- The Hero is a Drama film.
- Where was The Hero produced?
- The Hero was produced in Angola, France, Portugal.