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Accidental Hero
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(1992)
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Cast
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| Geena Davis | ... |
Gale Gayley
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| Andy Garcia | ... | ||
| Joan Cusack | ... |
Evelyn
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| Kevin J. O'Connor | ... |
Chucky
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| Maury Chaykin | ... |
Winston
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| Stephen Tobolowsky | ... |
Wallace
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| Christian Clemenson | ... |
Conklin
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| Tom Arnold | ... |
Chick
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Warren Berlinger | ... |
Judge Goines
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| Cady Huffman | ... |
Flight Attendant Leslie
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| Susie Cusack | ... |
Donna O'Day
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| James Madio | ... |
Joey
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| Richard Riehle | ... |
Robinson
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| Daniel Baldwin | ... |
Fireman Denton
(as Daniel Leroy Baldwin)
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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 while rescuing passengers of a plane crash. Being a thief who is down on his luck, he takes advantage of the rescue, but then someone else claims credit for it. Written by Rob Hartill
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One selfless act of courage can really mess up your whole day. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
2 October 1992 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Ein ganz normaler Held See more »Box Office
Budget:
$42,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$19,487,173 (USA)Company Credits
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Runtime:
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1.85 : 1
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(1946) (uncredited)
Music and Lyrics by Allan Roberts and Doris Fisher
Snippet played and sung on television during channel surfing
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Trivia
The original working title was "Hero and a Half" which had to be changed because of the concurrently released Cop and ½. See more »Goofs
After the plane crash the brake lights on Bernie's car stay on after he has gotten out of the car See more »Quotes
Deke, Channel 4 News Director: Have you ever heard more bullshit or drivel coming from somebody who is not even the president?See more »
Crazy Credits
Special thanks to the people of Piru and Filmore, California; the people of Cook County, Illinois. See more »Soundtracks
"Put the Blame On Mame"(1946) (uncredited)
Music and Lyrics by Allan Roberts and Doris Fisher
Snippet played and sung on television during channel surfing
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It has already been a while since I've seen a movie with Dustin Hoffman in it, which is really a shame. I've always admired his work and once again he proves to be a very talented actor with this movie.
This time he's playing Bernie Laplante, a little criminal who hasn't really had much luck in recent times. He's constantly having a fight with his ex over his son, he lives in a miserable apartment, he drives an incredibly old car... But than a plane crashes just right in front of his nose. And even though he has always been described as antisocial, he saves the lives of 54 people by opening the airplane's door and helping everybody out.
One of the people he has saved is a TV reporter. She immediately sees a good story in it and wants to interview him. But because she, nor her news station know who he is, they will give him one million dollar in return for an interview. All they know is that he has lost a size 10 shoe in the mud. Of course hundreds of people claim to be him, but one homeless guy, who got the other shoe from him, really can make them believe he's the true hero. He gets the million and makes up a beautiful story on how he all did it. Of course Bernie sees this (when he is in jail) and decides to confront the man with the truth.
This movie may not appeal to everybody, because not everybody may appreciate this kind of humor. Personally I find this a very good satire, that has actually a good point. In their search for sensational, touching news, TV stations will do really everything and seem to forget that the most important thing is still reality. If you are looking for a good comedy, with some fine acting and a good story, than this movie is really something you should try. I give it a 7.5/10.