The Hero_
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.
Starring
Makena Diop, Milton Coelho, Patrícia Bull
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Hero was released 22 years ago in 2004.
Overview
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.
The Hero is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 37m.
CAST (14)
Makena Diop
Vitorio (as Oumar Makena Diop)
MC
Milton Coelho
Manu (as Milton 'Santo' Coelho)
Patrícia Bull
Joana, the school teacher
GC
Gracy Costa
Rita, a discotheque dancer
Maria Ceiça
Judite, aka Maria Bárbara Simões
Neusa Borges
Flora, the grandmother
Miguel Hurst
doctor Luís
TD
Thierry Darrigrand
doctor Thierry
Catarina Matos
nurse Rute
MA
Mónica Anapaz
night nurse
Raúl Rosário
Pedro Vasconcelos
OS
Orlando Sérgio
minister of internal affairs
PJ
Próspero João
Carlos
Fernando Lupach
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Hero 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.
How long is The Hero?
The Hero has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in The Hero?
The cast of The Hero includes Makena Diop, Milton Coelho, Patrícia Bull, Gracy Costa, Maria Ceiça.
What is the rating of The Hero?
The Hero has a rating of 4.6 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama