Toto the Hero (1991)
Original title: Toto le héros
Toto the Hero is a 1991 French-language drama movie directed by Jaco Van Dormael, with a running time of 1h 31m. It stars Michel Bouquet, Thomas Godet and Gisela Uhlen.
80-year-old Thomas recounts his childhood and middle age through a series of flashbacks and dream sequences. Thomas believes he’s been taken away from a better life at birth; following a hospital fire, he vividly recalls being swapped with another new-born, and subsequently grows up in a poorer neighbouring household.
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What is Toto the Hero about?
80-year-old Thomas recounts his childhood and middle age through a series of flashbacks and dream sequences. Thomas believes he’s been taken away from a better life at birth; following a hospital fire, he vividly recalls being swapped with another new-born, and subsequently grows up in a poorer neighbouring household.
When was Toto the Hero released?
Toto the Hero was released on 17 May 1991.
How long is Toto the Hero?
Toto the Hero runs 1h 31m.
Who made Toto the Hero?
Toto the Hero was directed by Jaco Van Dormael.
Where can I watch Toto the Hero?
Toto the Hero is available on Kanopy.
Where to watch Toto the Hero
Watch free: Kanopy
Cast
- Michel Bouquet as Old Thomas
- Thomas Godet as Child Thomas
- Gisela Uhlen as Old Evelyne
- Jo De Backer as Adult Thomas
- Mireille Perrier as Adult Evelyne
- Sandrine Blancke as Alice
- Peter Böhlke as Old Alfred
- Didier Ferney as Adult Alfred
- Hugo Harold-Harrison as Child Alfred
- Pascal Duquenne as Adult Cèlestin
- Karim Moussati as Child Cèlestin
- Léopold Verlaine-Corbion as Baby Thomas