Paper Hero (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1988, Paper Hero is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Nader Galal, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. The film revolves around the cinematographer Rami Qashua, who begins to succeed in the cinema through the texts he writes, but his bad luck imprints it in an unenviable predicament when one of his texts ends up being written by a clerical writer on the typewriter. He performs the literal implementation of everything that happens in the scenario of theft and murder, and collaborates with journalist Sawsan in order to beat him.
Who’s in it. Paper Hero stars Mamdouh Abd El Aleem as rami, Athar ElHakim as sousan, Salah Qabil as general adel and Ahmad Bedir as samir, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Paper Hero has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paper Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paper Hero tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paper Hero (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Paper Hero change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Paper Hero worth watching?
- Paper Hero holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Paper Hero?
- Paper Hero stars Mamdouh Abd El Aleem, Athar ElHakim, Salah Qabil, Ahmad Bedir and Youssef Daoud.