Local Hero(1983)
A BEAUTIFUL COASTLINE... A RICH OIL MAN WANTS TO DEVELOP IT. A POOR BEACH BUM WANTS TO LIVE ON IT. AN ENTIRE TOWN WANTS TO PROFIT BY IT. AND A REAL-LIVE MERMAID WANTS TO SAVE IT... ONLY ONE OF THEM WILL GET THEIR WAY.
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.
Directed by Bill Forsyth
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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
Norman Chancer
Moritz
Rikki Fulton
Geddes
Alex Norton
Watt
Christopher Rozycki
Victor
Gyearbuor Asante
Rev Macpherson
John M. Jackson
Cal
Dan Ammerman
Donaldson
Tam Dean Burn
Roddy
John Gordon Sinclair
Ricky
Caroline Guthrie
Pauline
Jimmy Yuill
Iain
Local Hero — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Local Hero?+
Local Hero is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, YouTube Free, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Local Hero come out?+
Local Hero was released in 1983.
How long is Local Hero?+
Local Hero runs for 111 minutes (1 hour and 51 minutes).
Who directed Local Hero?+
Local Hero was directed by Bill Forsyth.
Who stars in Local Hero?+
Local Hero stars Burt Lancaster, Peter Riegert, Denis Lawson, Fulton Mackay and Peter Capaldi.
Is Local Hero worth watching?+
Local Hero holds a 6.8/10 rating from 424 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy and drama.
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