Hero of the Hour (TV 2000)

A security guard foils an armed robbery and becomes a national hero, but his new-found fame cannot appease his guilty conscience.

Director:

David Richards

Writer:

Bill Gallagher

Stars:

Ross Kemp, Maggie O'Neill, Julie Armstrong

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Ross Kemp	...	Richie Liddle
Maggie O'Neill	...	Alison Liddle
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Julie Armstrong	...	Caroline
Neil Boorman	...	Stan
Lara Bruce	...	Donna Liddle
Sean Chapman	...	Franky
Harry Eden	...	Brian
Sean Francis	...	Jockey
James Hazeldine	...	D. I. Whelan
Daniel Hyde	...	Jonathan
Elliot Joseph	...	Bike Thief (scenes deleted)
Emily Joyce	...	Sylvie
Theresa Kartell	...	Layla
John McGlynn	...	Ken
Thomas Miller	...	Sean

Storyline

A security guard foils an armed robbery and becomes a national hero, but his new-found fame cannot appease his guilty conscience.

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Plot Keywords:

hero | robbery | security guard | money | lie | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 March 2000 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Good subject, average film

The runner stumbles. Every one can make mistakes in life. Even then you have the options to play straight or crooked. The morality issue is well evaluated as the film progresses and that is what keeps you enthralled, not the direction, not the acting...If there is a great contribution to the film it lies in the screenplay, which is definitely interesting. It is a good family film--with an interesting look at husband and wife relationships seesawing through a stable marriage.