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''Hero of the Hour'' is a single British television thriller film, written by Bill Gallagher and directed by David Richards, that broadcast on
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on 12 March 2000. The film, produced by
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's Joshua St. Johnston, focuses on security guard Richie Liddle (
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), who foils an armed robbery and becomes a national hero, but finds his new-found fame cannot appease his guilty conscience. The film was the first project commissioned as part of a "Golden Handcuffs" deal for Kemp, following his departure from ''
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. The film pulled in 11.7 million viewers on its debut broadcast, becoming one of the channel's highest rated new dramas of the year. The
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later reported in 2002 that the film had been Kemp's most successful project for the channel, following a poor start for his action drama series ''
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'', which suffered badly in direct competition with '' Waking the Dead''. An extended version of the film was released on VHS on 19 June 2000, containing footage not broadcast on television, as well an exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary; but has yet to be released on DVD.


Production

Filming for ''Hero of the Hour'' commenced in 1999, but was unexpectedly delayed when Kemp was shot in the face during a stunt that went wrong. Although treated at the scene by paramedics, Kemp required further hospital treatment. He suffered cuts to his chest and face after safety glass shattered, and was also hit in the face by the discharge from a blank round. Kemp went on to make a full recovery.


Plot

Security guard Richie Liddle (
Ross Kemp Ross James Kemp (born 21 July 1964) is an English actor, author, and television presenter. He rose to prominence in the role of Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''. He is also known for his other roles as Graham Lodsworth in ' ...
) is an ordinary family man with four kids to support. Money is tight and tension is high as his wife Alison (
Maggie O'Neill Margaret "Maggie" O'Neill (born 15 November 1962) is an English actress. She is known for her television roles in ''Peak Practice'' (2000–2002), '' Shameless'' (2004–2007) and ''EastEnders'' (2008). In 1986 she appeared in the music video f ...
) constantly nags him to get a better job and move them away from their troubled estate. In addition, his eldest daughter Donna (Lara Bruce) suffers from bullying due to a facial disfigurement. There seems no way out, until one dark night an incident occurs that transforms him into both hero and villain. The building he is guarding is robbed, and whilst Richie is trying to chase off the burglars, he comes across a bag of stolen money. Could it be the solution to his problems, or just the beginning of the end?


Cast

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Ross Kemp Ross James Kemp (born 21 July 1964) is an English actor, author, and television presenter. He rose to prominence in the role of Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''. He is also known for his other roles as Graham Lodsworth in ' ...
as Richie Liddle *
Maggie O'Neill Margaret "Maggie" O'Neill (born 15 November 1962) is an English actress. She is known for her television roles in ''Peak Practice'' (2000–2002), '' Shameless'' (2004–2007) and ''EastEnders'' (2008). In 1986 she appeared in the music video f ...
as Alison Liddle * Lara Bruce as Donna Liddle *
Sean Chapman Sean, also spelled Seán or Séan in Irish English, is a male given name of Irish origin. It comes from the Irish versions of the Biblical Hebrew name ''Yohanan'' (), Seán (anglicized as '' Shaun/Shawn/ Shon'') and Séan (Ulster variant; anglic ...
as Franky *
Harry Eden Harry Eden (born 1 March 1990) is an English actor who won a British Independent Film Award in 2003 for Most Promising Newcomer for his role in ''Pure''. Eden was born in Old Harlow, Essex. He attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School. He played ...
as Brian * Sean Francis as Jockey *
James Hazeldine James Anthony HazeldineBillington, Michael. "Obituary – James Hazeldine. Gifted actor whose TV fame never dulled his love of theatre". In ''The Guardian'', 20 Dec 2002. (4 April 1947 – 17 December 2002) was a British television, stage and ...
as DI Whelan *
Emily Joyce Emily Sian Joyce (born 12 April 1969) is an English actress best known for playing the role of Janet Dawkins in the BBC comedy series '' My Hero'', between 2000 and 2006. Early life Joyce is the youngest of three sisters, all of whom are in ...
as Sylvie *
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as Ken *
Julian Rhind-Tutt Julian Alistair Rhind-Tutt (born 20 July 1967) is an English actor, best known for playing Dr "Mac" Macartney in the comedy television series ''Green Wing'' (2004–2006). Early life Rhind-Tutt was born in West Drayton, Middlesex, the youngest o ...
as Danny *
Bill Thomas William Marshall Thomas (born December 6, 1941) is an American politician. He was a California Republican Party, Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1979 to 2007, finishing his tenure representing California's 22 ...
as Victor *
Caroline Ward Caroline Ward (born 30 September 1969) is an Australian former cricket player. She played domestic cricket for the South Australian Women's cricket team between 1990 and 2002. Ward played one Test cricket, Test and one One Day International for ...
as Emma *
Jo Woodcock Jo Woodcock (born 9 September 1988) is an English actress. Although active since 2000, Woodcock came into prominence following her critically acclaimed performances as Alice in the television drama '' Torn'' in 2007, and as Liza-Lu Durbeyfield i ...
as Jessica


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*{{IMDb title, id=0239173, title=Hero of the Hour 2000 films 2000 television films 2000s British films 2000s English-language films British crime drama films British drama television films Films shot in Hertfordshire London Weekend Television shows ITV television dramas Television series by ITV Studios