Local Hero
“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.”
6.8/ 10IMDb7.3414
19831h 51mPG
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Bill Forsyth
- Writer
- Bill Forsyth
- Producer
- David Puttnam
- Production
- Enigma Productions, Goldcrest, Celandine Films
Frequently asked questions
What is Local Hero rated?
Local Hero has an audience rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 414 votes.
Who directed Local Hero?
Local Hero was directed by Bill Forsyth.
When was Local Hero released?
Local Hero was released in 1983.
