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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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Local Hero online?
- You can stream Local Hero on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Local Hero come out?
- Local Hero was released in 1983.
- What genre is Local Hero?
- Local Hero is a comedy and drama film.
- How long is Local Hero?
- Local Hero runs about 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- Who stars in Local Hero?
- Local Hero stars Burt Lancaster, Peter Riegert, Denis Lawson, and Fulton Mackay.
- How is Local Hero rated?
- Local Hero currently scores 6.8 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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