- Actors: Burt Lancaster, Peter Riegert, Fulton Mackay, Denis Lawson, Norman Chancer
- Directors: Bill Forsyth
- Writers: Bill Forsyth
- Producers: David Puttnam, Iain Smith
- Language English
- Classification: PG
- Studio: 4front
- VHS Release Date: 1 Oct 1999
- Run Time: 111 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (80 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004R69S
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,390 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Long before The Full Monty there was this lovely fish-out-of-water comedy by deft Scots writer-director Bill Forsyth (Gregory's Girl). Set in the 1980s during a period of controversy over North Sea oil drilling, Local Hero follows a likeable, woolly American junior executive (Peter Riegert) dispatched from Texas by his blustering boss (a high-spirited Burt Lancaster) to a small fishing village on the coast of Scotland for the purpose of swindling the presumably simple-minded locals out of their drilling rights. The surprise isn't that the villagers turn the tables on the American schemers, but that they do so without displaying a hint of malice. They get a kick out of flummoxing the city slickers. Even Lancaster's greed-head Felix Happer eventually has a change of heart. In outline, this may sound more ordinary than it feels as you're watching it. The fine young British actor Denis Lawson, who had a tiny role as one of the fighter pilots in Star Wars plays Riegert's UK contact, Gordon Urquhart, a sad sack with a noble soul. --David Chute
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69 of 71 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Now and again there comes a film that leaps into your heart, a film to take to your desert island and a film that becomes a life long friend. Local Hero is one such film. It's an unashamedly, brilliantly British comedy following in the footsteps of the Ealing Comedies, yet like the Ladykillers etc still has universal appeal. It's the tale of loneliness, of wanting to belong somewhere and finding that place. It looks magnificent (the Scottish scenery will have you on the next train to the Highlands) and it sounds... oh the music!!!! A glorious score and what an ending. If your not smiling back the tears as Mark Knopfler's guitar sweeps you into the end credits then some thing's wrong.
Films don't get much better than this.
Films don't get much better than this.
33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film is gorgeous. If you want to roar with laughter it might not be your cup of tea, but it's a real giggle right the way through and actually gets funnier with repeat viewing as you begin to notice all the little quirky moments.
If you remember the red telephone box, watching the American, Mac, trying to make a transatlantic call with a fist full of ten pence pieces will amuse. It's gentle observational comedy of the highest order, interspersed with moments of pure slapstick.
Well worth a watch, even if at times it seems a bit dated.
45 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I will be the fist to admit that not every one is going to "get" this film - nor does it leave you rolling in the aisles. But for me personnally, this is an absolute gem of a movie! The music is wonderful - including Mark Knopler and Gerry Rafferty, the scenery truly beautiful and the cast superb - even if the talents of John Gordon Sinclair are slightly wasted. I have watched this movie numerous times and never tire of this. This is one of my favourite movies! If you enjoy subtle warm comedies - you will love this movie! Make sure when you buy this you also buy a good single malt to go with it - a perfect companion!
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A Favourite for Many....
This little gem of a movie is more universally loved than almost any other film I know. More friends cite 'Local Hero' as their quiet favourite and have nothing bad to say about... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tim Kidner
Local Hero
I bought this because it was recommended to me so I didn't know much about it beforehand. I found it very slow moving and never watched it to the end. Read more
Published 3 months ago by N. Carey
Love this film.
I love this feel-good film. It's quirky but has a lovely storyline set in Scotland. I watch it at least twice a year.
Published 7 months ago by TiDi
Exactly what i ordered
Just what you need it do be, i love it when i order something and it turns up exactly right and delivered when expected...perfect no complaints
Published 8 months ago by Caz
one of the best...
One of the best films ever, BAFTA award winning - and it's Scottish!
Have watched this regularly for over 30 years and was delighted when it appeared in DVD format. Read more
Have watched this regularly for over 30 years and was delighted when it appeared in DVD format. Read more
Published 9 months ago by roberto
Still in love with this movie
i saw this movie when it was shown in the theaters and I loved. Years later it hasn't lost it's power. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ph Nijman
Humerous and thought provoking film
This is just the latest copy of this fim that I have owned. All of the previous copies have been lent to people but not returned. Obviously its not just me that likes it. Read more
Published 14 months ago by goldfish
Local Hero
Local Hero - best movie of all time!!!
You have to see it!
And the music, Mark Knopfler... is amazing. You have to buy the Soundtrack too. Read more
You have to see it!
And the music, Mark Knopfler... is amazing. You have to buy the Soundtrack too. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Brandstrom Monica
Extra normal
It has to be my favorite film absolutly love it,although my best friends fell asleep whilst watching it,obviously have no taste.
Published 14 months ago by Ginny
Mixed Feelings
I remember watching this film years ago, and loving it! But a lot of water has gone under the bridge, so to speak. Read more
Published 14 months ago by S. Huesler
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