The Hero

1966, 1h 58min -

In this psychologically rich character study, written and directed by Satyajit Ray, Bengali film star Uttam Kumar draws on his real-world celebrity to play Arindam Mukherjee, a matinee idol on the brink of his first flop. When Mukherjee boards an overnight train to Delhi to accept an award, a journalist (Sharmila Tagore) approaches him seeking an exclusive interview, which initiates a conversation that sends the actor reeling down a path of self-examination. Seamlessly integrating rueful flashbacks and surreal dream sequences with the quietly revelatory stories of the train’s other passengers, THE HERO is a graceful meditation on art, fame, and regret from one of world cinema’s most keenly perceptive filmmakers. Show more

"The Hero" — movie produced in India and released in 1966. It has a very high rating on IMDb: 8.3 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 58min. "The Hero" is currently available to stream on The Criterion Channel and for rent and to buy on Apple TV and Amazon Store. Click on a playlink to watch it now!