“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.”
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Local Hero (1983) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Local Hero at a Glance
Local Hero is a 1983 comedy and drama film directed by Bill Forsyth, featuring Burt Lancaster, Peter Riegert and Denis Lawson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes and came out on February 17, 1983. Local Hero is rated 6.8/10 by TMDB users across 419 votes and is rated PG in the United States.
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Storyline & 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Local Hero
When was Local Hero released?
Local Hero was released on February 17, 1983.
What is the runtime of Local Hero?
Local Hero has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
Who stars in Local Hero?
Local Hero stars Burt Lancaster as Felix Happer, Peter Riegert as "Mac" MacIntyre, Denis Lawson as Gordon Urquhart and Fulton Mackay as Ben Knox. The cast also includes Peter Capaldi, Jennifer Black, Jenny Seagrove and Norman Chancer.
Who directed Local Hero?
Local Hero was directed by Bill Forsyth. The screenplay is credited to Bill Forsyth.
What genre is Local Hero?
Local Hero is listed on TMDB as a mix of comedy and drama.
What is Local Hero rated?
Local Hero is rated PG in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.8/10 from 419 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for Local Hero for free?
You can watch the official trailer for Local Hero, "Local Hero - Trailer", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to Local Hero?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Local Hero include True Stories (1986), The Angels' Share (2012), The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025), Way Out West (1937) and Rob Roy (1995).
Can I stream the full movie of Local Hero on 123Movies?
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