Local Hero
The delicate ecological balance of a small unspoiled Scottish village is threatened by the plans of a wealthy oilman. 'Local Hero' is a tender, very funny movie about astronomy, a mermaid, a village that wants to get rich and an old man who doesn't. With Burt Lancaster, Peter Riegert.
Year: 1983
Genre: Comedy, Cult Films / After Dark, Paul's Favourites
Country: UK
Director: Bill Forsyth
Starring: Peter Riegert, Burt Lancaster, Fulton MacKay
Duration: 107 Minutes
Rating: PG - Contains coarse language.
7.5/10
Location in store: Comedy
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