description Local Hero Overview
Local Hero is a 1983 British film concerning an American executive dispatched to the Scottish village of Ferness. He is tasked with acquiring land for an oil refinery project, involving several local residents. The movie features a soundtrack by Mark Knopfler and stars Peter Riegert alongside Burt Lancaster.
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info Local Hero Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1983 |
help Local Hero FAQ
Where is the village of Ferness in Local Hero?
Ferness is fictional, but the famous seafront village scenes were associated with Pennan in Scotland. Bill Forsyth's 1983 film uses the village as the place Mac MacIntyre is sent to buy for Knox Oil.
Who plays the American oil executive in Local Hero?
Peter Riegert plays Mac MacIntyre, the Houston executive sent to Scotland. Burt Lancaster plays Felix Happer, the astronomy-obsessed head of Knox Oil.
Why do people mention Mark Knopfler with Local Hero?
Mark Knopfler composed the soundtrack for Local Hero, including Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero. The tune later became closely associated with Newcastle United at St James' Park.
Is Local Hero a straight comedy or an environmental film?
It is a gentle 1983 comedy-drama, but the plot turns on an oil refinery project and a Scottish beach. The conflict is not a simple anti-oil lecture, because many villagers in Ferness initially want the money from Knox Oil.
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