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title: "The Hero (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]"
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# The Hero (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

**Price:** € 73.46
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## Description

In this psychologically rich character study, written and directed by Satyajit Ray, Bengali film star Uttam Kumar draws on his real-world celebrity to play Arindam Mukherjee, a matinee idol on the brink of his first flop. When Mukherjee boards an overnight train to Delhi to accept an award, a journalist (Sharmila Tagore) approaches him seeking an exclusive interview, which initiates a conversation that sends the actor reeling down a path of self-examination. Seamlessly integrating rueful flashbacks and surreal dream sequences with the quietly revelatory stories of the train s other passengers, The Hero is a graceful meditation on art, fame, and regret from one of world cinema s most keenly perceptive filmmakers. BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES - New, restored 2K digital transfer, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack - Interview from 2008 with actor Sharmila Tagore - New program featuring film scholar Meheli Sen - New English subtitle translation - PLUS: An essay by author Pico Iyer and a 1980 tribute to Kumar by Ray

Review: Mind Blown - Some of the finest performances from some of the finest actors by one of the finest directors.
Review: New as promised - New as promised

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Contributor | Kumar, Uttam, Sen, Bireswar |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 33 Reviews |
| Format | Blu-ray |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00715515210515 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | CRITERION COLLECTION: HERO (1966) |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Runtime | 1 hour and 57 minutes |
| UPC | 715515210515 |

## Product Details

- **Colour:** Colour
- **Format:** Blu-ray
- **Language:** English
- **Number of discs:** 1
- **Runtime:** 1 hour and 57 minutes

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mind Blown
*by M***G on 15 February 2022*

Some of the finest performances from some of the finest actors by one of the finest directors.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ New as promised
*by Y***O on 31 May 2024*

New as promised

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Character Study by One Of The Great Filmmakers
*by A***Y on 19 August 2018*

Deeply perceptive story of a conceited, popular movie star taking a train to an award ceremony and is forced into self-retrospective reflection by a chance encounter with a magazine editor. His idol facade is slowly stripped away by the interactions with an array of symbolic passengers, the potential box-office failure of his latest film, and intense nightmares, leaving his anxieties, insecurities, regrets, and fears bare. Brilliant, thoughtful character-study and symbolic look into film making and acting. Artfully directed by the great Satyajit Ray. Very reminiscent of Ingmar Bergman's Wild Strawberries, and Fellini's 8 1/2. It's a shame this hidden gem of a film isn't widely known. This Criterion Blu ray is really beautifully restored and has a couple of insightful interviews.

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*Last updated: 2026-08-19*