A Hero of Our Time (1985)

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Loosely based on a section of Mikhail Lermontov's classic Russian novel of the same title, the film involves a displaced cowboy (played by Kevin Jarre, the screenwriter of Rambo), a sociopathic record producer (Dennis Hopper) and, caught between them, a gum-chewing valley girl who would rather be somewhere else (Natalie Zimmerman). Lermontov's 19th century novel leaves a vapor trail on the action, but A Hero of Our Time is more precisely a portrait of contemporary Los Angeles, a tale of wayward heroism played out against a landscape of yearning and desolation. Director/writer Michael Almereyda, whose screenplay for Wim Wenders' Until the End of the World will be produced this year, completed principal photography for A Hero of Our Time in October of 1985. Dennis Hopper's participation occurred during a break in the filming of Blue Velvet.

Director: Michael Almereyda
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Carter Burwell
Cinematography: Amir Mokri, Klaus Thulin
Editing: Christine Cholvin, Kaye Davis
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Michael Almereyda

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Hero of Our Time about?
Loosely based on a section of Mikhail Lermontov's classic Russian novel of the same title, the film involves a displaced cowboy (played by Kevin Jarre, the screenwriter of Rambo), a sociopathic record producer (Dennis Hopper) and, caught between them, a gum-chewing valley girl who would rather be somewhere else (Natalie Zimmerman). Lermontov's 19th century novel leaves a vapor trail on the action, but A Hero of Our Time is more precisely a portrait of contemporary Los Angeles, a tale of wayward heroism played out against a landscape of yearning and desolation. Director/writer Michael Almereyda, whose screenplay for Wim Wenders' Until the End of the World will be produced this year, completed principal photography for A Hero of Our Time in October of 1985. Dennis Hopper's participation occurred during a break in the filming of Blue Velvet.
Who directed A Hero of Our Time?
A Hero of Our Time was directed by Michael Almereyda.
Who stars in A Hero of Our Time?
A Hero of Our Time stars Dennis Hopper, Kevin Jarre, Albert Hall, Mina Johnson, Darci Kistler, Tony Peck.
How long is A Hero of Our Time?
A Hero of Our Time has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).