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Local Hero (DVD, 2008)
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Local Hero. Movie/ T V Title: LOCAL HERO. Format: DVD. E A N: 6867449007694.
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item 16 Local Hero DVD 1983 Comedy Drama Film w/ Burt Lancaster, Peter Capaldi
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Product Information
- A Texas oil company attempts to buy out a Scottish fishing village for a refinery, and the result is utter confusion. One of the town's least prominent citizens owns a strategic piece of property which he refuses to sell.
Product Identifiers
- EAN6867449007694
- eBay Product ID (ePID)64028009
Product Key Features
- ActorDenis Lawson, Peter Riegert, Fulton Mackay, Jenny Seagrove, Burt Lancaster
- Film/TV TitleLocal Hero
- DirectorBill Forsyth
- LanguageEnglish
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- Run Time107 Mins
- FormatDVD
- Release Year2008
- FeaturesInterview with Writer and Director Bill Forsyth, Closed Caption, With Subtitles
- GenreGeneral, Comedy
Additional Product Features
- Number of Discs1
- CertificatePG
- Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
- Hearing ImpairedEnglish
- ComposerMark Knopfler
- ReviewsSight and Sound - ...LOCAL HERO does the job in a way that is exhilarating to watch..., New York Times - Included in The New York Times "10 BEST FILMS OF 1983", Variety - ...LOCAL HERO is loaded with wry, offbeat humor and is the sort of satisfying, personal picture that is becoming an increasingly rare commodity...
- Additional InformationA Texas oil company attempts to buy out a Scottish fishing village for a refinery, and the result is utter confusion. To make matters more complicated, one of the town's least prominent citizens owns a strategic piece of property which he refuses to sell. A warm, acclaimed comedy, starring Burt Lancaster and PEter Riegert, from writer-director Bill Forsyth (GREGORY'S GIRL).
- ScreenwriterBill Forsyth
- FeaturedDenis Lawson, Fulton MacKay
- Sound sourceDolby Surround Stereo
- Movie/TV TitleLocal Hero
Most relevant reviews
- by thesorceress13 Jul, 2017
It All Boils Down To Human values
I loved this film since I first saw it in the '80s. It is not a block buster but in my book it is. I have been looking for a copy for ages till I found it on ebay for a great price. I still love it as much if not more. it is about deciding between making loads of money and, in the process, destroying a beautiful Scottish village or opting to preserve the kind of life that has become very scarce in modern times. The characters are amazing. The village life is very entertaining. Now that I live in a village, I can identify many people who are the spitting image of the characters in the film. For example in the film, the lawyer is also the hotel owner and the bar tender. In my village the café owner is the taxi driver and the funeral director! Never a dull moment, full of mirth, down to earth wisdom, will make you question your values, and the music by Dire Straits (Going home) is haunting...This film is not to be missedRead full review
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- by asusscreen05 Feb, 2012
A perfect story, well told, and cast.
I had the film originally on Video, and wore it out, so bought the Original, but lent it out, and never got it back. Watching the Film lately, and reading the reviews, i thought it would be nice to have it again on DVD this time. A good story, perfectly told, and the "in jokes", and little puzzles, and foibles make it a very enjoyable film to watch again and again. The location is a little bit "too perfect", as the village is on the East Coast, and the beach is on the West Coast, a very beautiful area that I have visited often, and it catches the natural magnificence perfectly. A great story, well told, and perfectly cast... everyone is believeable in their roles. The final scene,of the ringing phone in the village, is very poignant, and brings a tear to the eyes. Buy and enjoy.
- by boomshanka206504 Dec, 2019
Local Hero lost tresure
This is a nice gentle paced story with excellent actors both American and English/Scottish. The dual vistas and settings are the kind that may change with time and so the film is a real "snap shot " in time. The soundtrack by Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits is considered a lost Dire Straits album adding to the sum of this films good parts.
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- by dalavil07 Jul, 2021
Local hero was a very apt naming of this film .
It exposes the typical West Coast attitude of Scotland so well , I sent it to friends in America who loved every minute of this film ,having lived here for several years they could see all that was portrayed in the film as very accurate. Many thanks for a rapid responce with delivery .
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- by pmic155316 Mar, 2017
Easy watching,very entertaining.
Bought as a gift to educate a fellow fan of furthest Scotland who had been bypassed by this classic. No feedback from him yet as his DVD has packed in! But I was encouraged to re-view my own copy & thoroughly enjoyed it for the umpteenth time....witty, charming & excellent music.
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- by mags4u1111 Feb, 2022
An Entertaining Film
I saw this film when it first came out. It still hold the same effect, I enjoyed every minute of it.
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- by 123_rainman06 Dec, 2018
Local hero
Great film - just my luck that it appeared on film 4 two days after purchase. This must be due to the upcoming musical by Mark Knopfler. Still a good DVD to keep. Recommended.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
- by 6ezRD8o0QGe@Del...23 May, 2017
Dvd
Thank you very much. My dad loves this film for he likes Scotland a lot you see. And this is were they filmed the film. It's a really good film to watch, and the villagers can be a laugh. And the scenery is beautiful. Thanks again Jo.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
- by morrisdancer2823 Dec, 2017
Life in the North of Scotland.
Slightly different in content from the old video tape but very entertaining and enjoyable to watch.There are many insights into Scottish life in the Highlands so we would recommend this film especially to those living North of the border. R.Burns.
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- by nigellatoo20 Jan, 2022
Doesn't exactly engender faith in the content. Could have been a better title.
One of the iconic films
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