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Poll: Most Inspiring Best Picture Hero

Probably the most recurring character from a Best Picture winner: the inspirational hero, a man or a woman of conviction and action, who faces adversity, even sacrifices his life for an ultimate triumph, filling our hearts with hope, faith in humanity, faith in our own potential.

So, which of these heroes from a Best Picture winner would you say is the most inspiring?

After voting, you might discuss the list here

Results of 6,548 votes:

  1. 1.

    Viggo Mortensen in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

     
    Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
  2. 2.

    Liam Neeson in Schindler's List (1993)

     
    Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson) from Schindler's List
  3. 3.

    Sylvester Stallone in Rocky (1976)

     
    Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) from Rocky

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