Michael CaineNarrator (voice)
Diego MaradonaSelf
Hugo SánchezSelf
SócratesSelf
Preben ElkjærSelf
Michel PlatiniSelf
Enzo FrancescoliSelf
Gary LinekerSelf
Karl-Heinz RummeniggeSelf
Emilio ButragueñoSelf
Michael LaudrupSelfWhy it may be worth watching
- Hero combines Documentary elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Michael Caine, Diego Maradona, Hugo Sánchez.
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Hero
1986 FIFA World Cup Official Film. Mexico had just recovered from a devastating earthquake, but the nation put on a great tournament and Argentina, inspired by Maradona, justified "favourite" status. Eighty-six minutes of football magic from numerous world stars, including Diego Maradona, Gary Lineker, Michel Platini, Socrates, Rummenigge, Sanchez, Laudrup and many others. Michael Caine narrates this, the official FIFA coverage.
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Best suited to viewers looking for Documentary. Its shorter runtime also makes it easier to fit into one sitting.
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mexicoworld cupchampionargentinafootball (soccer)mundialchampionsmaradona
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