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The Hero

20041h 37mZézé Gamboa

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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.

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What is The Hero (2004) 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 stars in The Hero?

The Hero stars 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). The film was directed by Zézé Gamboa.

How long is The Hero?

The Hero has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2004.

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