Local Hero
"THE STORY OF AN ORDINARY MAN IN AN EXTRAORDINARY PLACE."
Originally released in 1983. Local Hero is a comedy/drama film. directed by Bill Forsyth.
Starring Burt Lancaster, Peter Riegert, and Denis Lawson
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 17, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (381 votes)
Budget
$4.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.9M
1.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,200,000
- Revenue
- $5,900,000
Production Companies
- Enigma Productions
- Goldcrest
- Celandine Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Local Hero about?
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.
Who directed Local Hero?
Local Hero was directed by Bill Forsyth.
How long is Local Hero?
Local Hero has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Local Hero released?
Local Hero was released on February 17, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Local Hero?
The main cast of Local Hero includes Burt Lancaster, Peter Riegert, Denis Lawson, Fulton Mackay, Peter Capaldi.
Is Local Hero worth watching?
Local Hero has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 381 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.