

The Hero
2017-06-09 · 97 min · ★ 6.1
Lee, a former Western film icon, is living a comfortable existence lending his golden voice to advertisements and smoking weed. After receiving a lifetime achievement award and unexpected news, Lee reexamines his past, while a chance meeting with a sardonic comic has him looking to the future.
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- Directors
- Brett Haley
- Production companies
- Northern Lights Films, Park Pictures Features, Houston King Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 4,077,333
Top Cast
Sam ElliottLee Hayden
Laura PreponCharlotte Dylan
Nick OffermanJeremy Frost
Krysten RitterLucy Hayden
Katharine RossValarie Hayden
Doug CoxDoctor
Max GailGary Babcock
Jackie JoynerBetsy
Patrika DarboDiane
Ali WongAli Wong
Frank CollisonMan in Dream
Andy AlloBartender
Cameron EspositoCameron Esposito
Linda Lee McBrideLinda
Christopher MayDirector
Todd GiebenhainActor
Barbara ScolaroActress (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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