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1983 · 111 min · PG

Local Hero

Directed by Bill Forsyth · Comedy, Drama

Local Hero (1983) is a Comedy film, directed by Bill Forsyth set in Scotland and Houston during the 1980s. It runs 111 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of consumerism / capitalism run throughout.

Composer
Mark Knopfler
Cinematography
Chris Menges
Cast
Burt LancasterPeter RiegertDenis LawsonFulton MackayPeter CapaldiJennifer BlackJenny SeagroveNorman Chancer

The world of this film

Setting

Where
ScotlandHouston
Setting
Coastal SeaRural
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Consumerism / Capitalism
Tone
WhimsicalCozyComedic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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