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Local Hero 1983

“THE STORY OF AN ORDINARY MAN IN AN EXTRAORDINARY PLACE.”

★ 6.8/10 PG ComedyDrama Released
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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
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84 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.7/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.8/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Comedy #Drama

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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.

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Should you watch it?

“An American envoy negotiates a Scottish village sale, but the coast’s charm changes his plans.”

Reasons to watch
  • Gentle comedy-drama set against beautiful Scottish coastline
  • Recognized by BFI as a top British film
Keep in mind
  • 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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