Local Hero 1983
“THE STORY OF AN ORDINARY MAN IN AN EXTRAORDINARY PLACE.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 111 minutes
- Director
- Bill Forsyth
- Networks
- Enigma Productions, Goldcrest, Celandine Films
What is Local Hero?
Local Hero is a film first released in 1983. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1983
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 111 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 17, 1983
- Studios
- Enigma Productions, Goldcrest, Celandine Films
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10
- Episode runtime
- ~111 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Enigma Productions, Goldcrest, Celandine Films
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Overview
Local Hero is a film first released in 1983. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Enigma Productions, Goldcrest, Celandine Films. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“An American envoy negotiates a Scottish village sale, but the coast’s charm changes his plans.”
- Gentle comedy-drama set against beautiful Scottish coastline
- Recognized by BFI as a top British film
- Pacing is leisurely, may feel slow for some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy understated humor and scenic, character-driven stories.
Its gentle tone and PG rating make it appropriate for most viewers.
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When was Local Hero released?
It was released in the United States on February 17, 1983.
What is the film’s runtime?
The movie runs approximately 1 hour 51 minutes.
What genre does Local Hero belong to?
It is classified as a comedy and drama.
Has the film received any notable recognitions?
In 1999 the British Film Institute listed it among the Top 100 British films of the 20th century.
Is there a stage version of Local Hero?
Yes, a musical adaptation premiered in 2019, written by Forsyth and Knopfler.
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