Local Hero

Year: 1983

Runtime: 111 min

Language: English

Director: Bill Forsyth

DramaComedy

Houston oil executive Mac MacIntyre is sent to the picturesque Scottish village of Ferness to secure land for a new oil refinery. However, the charming locals and their traditional way of life unexpectedly challenge his business objectives and the plans of his eccentric boss. Mac finds himself increasingly drawn to the village's unique character, questioning the true cost of progress and the impact of his company’s ambitions.

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