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In a small and picturesque Scottish village, a young and ambitious executive from a major Texas oil company is sent to buy the locale. With genuine charm and an air of nonchalance, village life is a world completely different from what he is used to. Upon arrival, this city boy, trained to see everything with a business mindset, soon finds himself in an incredibly welcoming environment and a lifestyle that seems from another planet.

As he delves into this rural world, his initial ideas about purchasing the village begin to transform. The warmth of the locals, the natural beauty of the coastline, and the peculiar customs of the community lead him to question his life and the direction it has taken. From the veteran fisherman who shares stories of yesteryear to the town's strange traditions, every encounter challenges his superficial view of what "progress" really means.

While trying to fulfill his corporate mission, the protagonist finds himself faced with a moral dilemma: Should he sacrifice the essence of this charming place for money and development? Through his journey, the film explores themes of connection, greed, and the true value of life, all wrapped in a light comedic tone and touching moments. The conclusion reveals that sometimes, the most enriching experiences do not come from a place of financial success, but from genuine human connection.

Media type
Movie
Year
1983
Director
Bill Forsyth
Writer
Bill Forsyth
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
7.30
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
100.00
Service
Metacritic
Rating
84.00
Actors
Burt Lancaster
Peter Riegert
Denis Lawson
Fulton Mackay
Peter Capaldi
Jennifer Black
Jenny Seagrove
Norman Chancer
Rikki Fulton
Alex Norton
Christopher Rozycki
Gyearbuor Asante
John M. Jackson
Dan Ammerman
Tam Dean Burn
John Gordon Sinclair
Caroline Guthrie
Jimmy Yuill
Karen Douglas
Kenny Ireland
Sandra Voe
Harlan Jordan
Charles Kearney
David Mowat
John Poland
Ann Scott-Jones
Ian Stewart
Jonathan Watson
Dave Anderson
Ray Jeffries
James Kennedy
Willie Joss
Tanya Ticktin
Edith Ruddick
Betty Macey
Michelle McCarel
Anne Thompson
Brian Rowan
Mark Winchester
Alan Clark
Alan Darby
Roddy Murray
Dale Winchester
Buddy Quaid
Gender
Comedy
Drama
Country
United Kingdom
Producers
David Puttnam
Original title
Local Hero
Duration
111
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