Local Hero
An American oil company sends a man to Scotland to buy up an entire village where they want to build a refinery. But things don't go as expected.
Critics Sentiment
Happer arrives and discovers kindred spirit in Ben
Happer deals with his abusive therapist Moritz
The film rises from its lowest point during Happer's therapy sessions to its peak when Happer meets Ben and finds a kindred spirit.
Local Hero maintains consistently high sentiment throughout, with reviewers praising its gentle humor, eccentric characters, and Mac's gradual transformation. The film peaks during Happer's arrival and his meeting with Ben, leading to a universally beloved ending. Even its lowest moments are viewed positively, with only minor criticism of certain character elements.
Full cast
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Burt Lancaster
Felix Happer
Peter Riegert
"Mac" MacIntyre
Denis Lawson
Gordon Urquhart
Fulton Mackay
Ben Knox
Peter Capaldi
Danny Oldsen
Jennifer Black
Stella Urquhart
Jenny Seagrove
Marina
Norman Chancer
Moritz
Rikki Fulton
Geddes
Alex Norton
Watt
Christopher Rozycki
Victor
Gyearbuor Asante
Rev Macpherson
John M. Jackson
Cal
Dan Ammerman
Donaldson
Tam Dean Burn
Roddy
John Gordon Sinclair
Ricky
Caroline Guthrie
Pauline
Jimmy Yuill
Iain
Karen Douglas
Mrs Wyatt
Kenny Ireland
Skipper
Crew
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