Plot — What is Home Is the Hero about?
This well-acted drama about an Irishman just released from jail is filled with rich characterization. The story is adapted from a stage play by Walter Macken who also plays the role of the ex-convict Paddo in this screen version. Direction is by J. Fielder Cook. Once Paddo returns home after being sentenced to five years for killing a man, his old friends try to put him back in their niche of local hero but Paddo will have none of it. He is disillusioned and changed. His son Willie (Arthur Kennedy) walks with a limp that keeps him too self-conscious to assert himself as he would like with the young woman of his dreams. While other people come in and out of Paddo's life, from his taciturn friend the trapper to the local tinker, it is Paddo's son Willie suffering from his own disability who makes the difference in his father's life.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1959 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 80 min |
| Audience Score | 80% (8.0/10, 1 votes) |
Home Is the Hero — FAQ
Is Home Is the Hero worth watching? Home Is the Hero holds a 8.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. This well-acted drama about an Irishman just released from jail is filled with rich characterization. The story is adapted from a stage play by Walter Macken who also plays the role of the ex-convict Paddo in this screen
Who directed Home Is the Hero? Directed by Fielder Cook.
Who is in the cast of Home Is the Hero? It stars Walter Macken, Eileen Crowe, Arthur Kennedy, Joan O'Hara.
Where can I stream Home Is the Hero? Streaming availability for Home Is the Hero is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Home Is the Hero release? It released in 1959.
