A petty criminal's accidental heroism sparks a media frenzy, leading to an impersonation scheme that tests truth, public perception, and personal redemption.
Bernie Laplante is having a rough time. He's divorced, his ex-wife hates him and has custody of their son, the cops are setting a trap for him, then to top it all, he loses a shoe whilst rescuing passengers of a crashed jet. Being a thief who is down on his luck, Bernie takes advantage of the crash, but then someone else claims credit for the rescue.
Stephen Frears
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