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Hero Wanted (2008)
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Hero Wanted (2008)

Genre
Action, Crime, Drama
Release Date
April 29, 2008
Studio
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Genre
Action, Crime, Drama
Release Date
April 29, 2008
MPAA Rating
R
Duration
095 minute(s)
Production Budget
6
Studio
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Official Site
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Director
Brian Smrz
Producer
Danny Lerner, Johnny Martin, David E. Ornston, Richard Salvatore, Les Weldon, John Thompson
Screenwriter
Evan Law, Chad Law
Starring
  • Cuba Gooding Jr. as Liam Case
  • Ray Liotta as Detective Terry Subcott
  • Norman Reedus as Swain
  • Tommy Flanagan as Derek
  • Jean Smart as Melanie McQueen
  • Kim Coates as Skinner McGraw
  • Ben Cross
  • Sammi Hanratty
  • Christa Campbell

In this gritty action thriller, Cuba Gooding Jr. stars as Liam, a seemingly ordinary bank teller whose life takes a violent turn when he becomes the sole survivor of a brutal heist. Rather than accepting the role of a victim, Liam seizes the opportunity to reinvent himself as a hero, diving headfirst into a dangerous world of crime and retribution. Driven by a desperate need to prove his worth and protect those he loves, he embarks on a relentless quest to track down the criminals responsible. However, his pursuit draws the attention of a ruthless detective played by Ray Liotta, who suspects there is more to Liam's story than meets the eye. As Liam's vigilante actions escalate, he finds himself entangled in a web of deceit, double-crosses, and moral ambiguity, forcing him to confront the fine line between justice and vengeance. Directed by Brian Smrz, this R-rated action drama delivers high-octane stunts and intense performances from a stellar cast including Norman Reedus and Tommy Flanagan, creating a taut, pulse-pounding experience that questions what it truly means to be a hero.

Ratings:
53
SCORE
TMDB 5.3/10