It may not seem like it but it has been 30 years since film classic Local Hero was released in cinemas. To celebrate we’re taking a look back at the critically acclaimed film.
It may not seem like it but it has been 30 years since film classic Local Hero was released in cinemas. To celebrate we’re taking a look back at the critically acclaimed film.
Director Bill Forsyth speaks to the cast
Written and directed by Bill Forsyth, Local Hero is still hailed as one of the must-see masterpieces of British film and regularly features in top 100 movie lists.
The follow-up to Gregory’s Girl was filmed in Pennan, Moidart, Loch Taff, Banff, Morar and Loch Eilt, and tells the tale of 'Mac' MacIntyre, a high flying businessman who is sent to Scotland by an American oil company to buy a beach. However, after coming across some tough opposition from locals, falling in love and seeing the Northern Lights, he changes his mind about the oil business.
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