Local Hero
THE STORY OF AN ORDINARY MAN IN AN EXTRAORDINARY PLACE.
19831h 51m6.8(410 votes)
ComedyDrama
Synopsis
An American oil company sends a man to Scotland to buy up an entire village where they want to build a refinery. But things don't go as expected.
Local Hero (1983) is a comedy and drama film directed by Bill Forsyth. It stars Burt Lancaster, Peter Riegert, and Denis Lawson. The film runs for 1 hour 51 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 410 votes.
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Director
Cast
Burt Lancaster
Felix Happer
Peter Riegert
"Mac" MacIntyre
Denis Lawson
Gordon Urquhart
Fulton Mackay
Ben Knox
Peter Capaldi
Danny Oldsen
Jennifer Black
Stella Urquhart
Jenny Seagrove
Marina
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Frequently Asked Questions About Local Hero
Where can I watch Local Hero?
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Who stars in Local Hero?
Local Hero stars Burt Lancaster, Peter Riegert, Denis Lawson, and Fulton Mackay, and was directed by Bill Forsyth.
How long is Local Hero?
Local Hero has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes.
When did Local Hero come out?
Local Hero was released in 1983.
What genre is Local Hero?
Local Hero is a comedy and drama film.
Is Local Hero worth watching?
Local Hero holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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