Hero (1982 film)
1982 British film
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Hero is a 1982 British independent adventure-fantasy film written and directed by Barney Platts-Mills. Based on The Pursuit of Diarmuid and Gráinne from the Fenian Cycle of Scottish mythology, the dialogue is spoken entirely in Scottish Gaelic.[1]
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Directed byBarney Platts-Mills
Written byBarney Platts-Mills
Produced byAndrew St. John
CinematographyAdam Barker-Mill
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| Directed by | Barney Platts-Mills |
| Written by | Barney Platts-Mills |
| Produced by | Andrew St. John |
| Cinematography | Adam Barker-Mill |
| Music by | Jimmy Davidson Al Fraser Paul Steen |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | Scottish Gaelic |
The film was entered into the main competition at the 39th edition of the Venice Film Festival.[2][3]
Plot
Set in medieval Scotland. A young hero joins a band of warriors but becomes enmeshed in a power struggle with their leader.
Cast
- Derek McGuire as Dermid O'Duinne
- Caroline Kenneil as Princess Grannia
- Alastair Kenneil as Finn MacCumhaill
- Stewart Grant as Osin
- Harpo Hamilton as Oscar
