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Where to Watch The Hero (1966) in the US
- 1966
- Not Rated
- 1h 57m
- 8.3IMDb
- 100%Rotten Tomatoes
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What it's about
Matinee idol Arindam Mukherjee (Uttam Kumar) is going by train to collect an acting award. On the train, he is confronted by journalist Aditi (Sharmila Tagore) who somewhat unwillingly starts to take his interview. Arindam, won over by Aditi's naivete, starts to disclose his past, fears, and secrets. On a parallel track, a number of sub-plots unfold (involving an advertising executive and his wife, a businessman and his family, a silent swami and a cranky old man) to reveal the hypocrisies and frailties of the society. The film reaches a climax when Arindam, overcome by his guilt, contemplates suicide and Aditi dissuades him. The next morning, Aditi, who had surreptitiously taken notes of their conversation destroys them, not wanting to reveal Arindam's darkest secrets. When the train reaches its destination, Arindam alights and is surrounded by his fans--back to his normal star self where there is no place for guilt, confessions, or Aditi.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Satyajit Ray
- Writer
- Satyajit Ray
- Starring
- Uttam Kumar, Sharmila Tagore, Bireswar Sen
Details
- Release date
- May 6, 1966
- Language
- Bengali
- Country
- India
- Awards
- 8 wins & 1 nomination total
Where to Watch The Hero (1966) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Hero in the United States?
- The Hero is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream The Hero or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch The Hero for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for The Hero in the United States.
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