Hero Wanted

Hero Wanted

R 2008 · 95 min · ★ 5.3 · Crime, Action, Thriller

Liam Case is a garbage man whose life hasn't quite turned out the way he expected it would. In order to impress the girl of his dreams, Liam plans an elaborate heist that will culminate with him jumping in to save the day at the last minute. When the day of the heist arrives, however, the plan takes an unexpected turn and Liam winds up in the hospital.

Directed by Brian Smrz · Written by Chad Law

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Cuba Gooding Jr. Liam Case
Ray Liotta Detective Terry Subcott
Norman Reedus Swain
Kim Coates Skinner McGraw
Tommy Flanagan Derek
Jean Smart Melanie McQueen
Christa Campbell Melanie McQueen
Gary Cairns Gill
Sammi Hanratty Marley Singer
Ben Cross Cosmo Jackson
Todd Jensen Detective Wallace MacTee
Paul Sampson Gordy McGraw

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