The Hero | Jerry Ann Robbins

Script by Jerry A. Robbins

Inspired by true events

He wanted to become a hero.

To do that, he had to becomes the Ace of Aces, taking down the hated German observation balloons… and in the process he learns what being a hero truly means.

The Hero is a war drama centered around Matt Green, a World War I fighter pilot, who says goodbye to his fiancé, Evelyn, and goes off to war, telling her he will come back a hero or else. He incurs the anger of his commanding officer when he drops out of formation and comes back with tales of victories but no confirmations.

The only one who truly understands him is his new wingman, Joe Wagner, a German-American accused of spying. Together, the two join forces to take down enemy balloons, which are heavily guarded, dangerous targets defended by artillery and enemy planes.

Matt withholds from his mother and fiancé that he is on the front lines, while Evelyn carries a secret of her own. Matt and Joe must try new ways to take out the balloons as the Germans adapt to their methods. They start making night attacks. On one day of marvelous flying, in which Matt scores five victories, he loses his buddy Joe while becoming receiving the honor of becoming Ace of Aces

His comrades give him a party and he goes to Paris on leave to rest and recuperate. His victory has made international headlines and his picture in every newspaper. Although grieving for Joe, Matt realizes he can’t stop now. He must complete his mission and help teach the other pilots his skills.

After he loses another wingman, it is over, he insists on flying alone. He sets out on the lone mission that will end his life, but make his name known for generations to come, while back at home, his fiancé gives birth to twins – children he will never see.