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Local Hero (Original title)
Dates: 1983 (Copyright), 26 May 1983 (Release)

Country: United Kingdom

Directed by: Bill Forsyth

Synopsis: A large Houston-based oil firm sends Mac MacIntyre over to Scotland to complete a deal to buy up an entire village to construct a new oil refinery. Far from being against the proposal the Scots are eager to sell for a profit. Problems occur with the deal and the eccentric American boss, Felix Happer arrives to sort things out.

Genres:
Comedy, Drama

Subjects:
Scotland, Oil Refineries
Releases
Date: March 1983Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundAspect ratio: 1.85:1Runtime: 111 mins 16 secs - Length: 10014 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation
Date: November 1990Country: United KingdomRelease type: Home ViewingFormat: VHS Videocassette - Colour - SoundRuntime: 106 mins Distributor: Virgin Video Ltd

Credits (102)
©: Celandine Films, Filmed by: Enigma (Local Hero) Ltd, Production Company: Enigma Film and Television, Production Company: Goldcrest Films, Produced by: David Puttnam, Associate Producer: Iain Smith, UK Production Manager: Robin Douet, US Production Manager: Pat Churchill, Production Accountant: Ron Phipps, Assistant Accountant: Maggie Phelan, Louise Coulter, Location Manager: David Brown, US Location Manager: Dennis Bishop, Production Secretary: Mary Richards, Producer's Secretary: Lynda Smith, Producer's US Secretary: Diane Chittell, Director's Secretary: Teresa Colman, Runner: Gus Maclean, Charles Finch, National Film School Attachment: Iain Brown, 1st Assistant Director: Jonathan Benson, Assistant Director: Melvin Lind, Assistant Director: Matthew Binns, US Assistant Director: Joel Tuber, Continuity: Pat Rambaut, US Continuity: Anne Rapp, Casting: Susie Figgis, US Casting: Penny Perry, Written by: Bill Forsyth, Lighting Cameraman: Chris Menges, Camera Operator: Mike Coulter, Focus Puller: Jan Pester, Clapper Loader: James Ainslie, Gaffer Electrician: Ronnie Rampton, Chargehand Electrician: Brian Martin, Electrician: Ron Lyons, Electrician: John Beach, Electrician: Micky Wilson, Electrician: Micky Davey, Camera Grip: Ken Atherfold, Unit Stillsman: Graham Attwood, Special Effects: Wally Veevers, Special Effects: Peter Hutchinson, Special Effects: Peter Skehan, Special Effects: Patrick McColgan, Special Effects: Stuart Galloway, Special Effects: Roy Carnell, Modeller: Steve Simmonds, Graphics by: John Gorham, Editor: Michael Bradsell, 1st Assistant Editor: James Howe, 2nd Assistant Editor: Anne Sopel, Production Designer: Roger Murray-Leach, Art Director: Adrienne Atkinson, Art Director: Frank Walsh, Art Director: Ian Watson, [US Art Director]: Richard James, Production Buyer: Jill Quertier, Property Master: Arthur Wicks, Dressing Props: George Malin, Ted Stickley, Drape: Alec Hearn, Props: Bill Stark, John Hogan, Construction Manager: Roy Evans, Chargehand Carpenter: Steve Allaway, Carpenter: Roy Hansford, Carpenter: Dennis Bovington, Anthony Allaway, Standby Carpenter: Martin Hammerton, Chargehand Rigger: Les Beaver, Special Effects Rigger: Tommy Parker, Dennis Harrison, Standby Rigger: George Hobbs, Chargehand Painter: Ted Restall, Painter: John Hurley, Standby Painter: Norman North, Stagehand: Barry Gates, Standby Stagehand: Eamonn Redmond, Plasterer: David Coldham, Ray Staples, Costumes: Penny Rose, Pip Newbery, Make-up Supervisor: Tommie Manderson, Make-up Assistant: Karen Dawson, Hairdresser: Barbara Sutton, Titles and Opticals by: G.S.E. Limited, Kay Laboratories Liaison: John Hemmings, Music by: Mark Knopfler, Sound Mixer: Louis Kramer, Sound Assistant: Allan Brereton, Boom Operator: Mike Tucker, Dubbing Mixer: Bill Rowe, Assistant Dubbing Mixer: Ray Merrin, Re-recorded at: EMI-Elstree Studios, Dubbing Editor: Ian Fuller, Assistant Dubbing Editor: David Grimsdale, Location Catering: J & J Foods, [Soundtrack] Album available on: Phonogram Records, Novel Published by: Penguin Books, Unit Publicist: Susan d'Arcy
Cast (45)
Peter Riegert ('Mac' MacIntyre), Denis Lawson (Gordon Urquhart), Fulton Mackay (Ben Knox), Peter Capaldi (Danny Oldsen), Jennifer Black (Stella Urquhart), Jenny Seagrove (Marina), Burt Lancaster (Felix Happer), Norman Chancer (Moritz), Rikki Fulton (Geddes), Alex Norton (Watt), Christopher Rozycki (Victor Pinochkin), Christopher Asante (Reverend MacPherson), John Jackson (Cal), Dan Ammerman (Donaldson), Tam Dean Burn (Roddy), Luke Coulter (baby), Karen Douglas (Mrs Wyatt), Kenny Ireland (Skipper), Harlan Jordan (Fountain), Charles Kearney (Peter), Betty Macey (switchboard operator), David Mowat (Gideon), John Poland (Anderson), Brian Rowan (Ace Tone), Anne Scott Jones (Linda Frazer), Ian Stewart (Mr Bulloch), Tanya Ticktin (Russian girl), Jonathan Watson (Jonathan), Mark Winchester (Ace Tone), David Anderson (Fraser), Alan Clark, Alan Darby (Ace Tone), Caroline Guthrie (Pauline), Ray Jeffries (Andrew), Willie Joss (Sandy), James Kennedy (Edward), Michele McCarel (switchboard operator), Roddy Murray (Ace Tone), Buddy Quaid (Crabbe), Edith Ruddick (old lady), John Gordon Sinclair (Ricky), Anne Thompson (switchboard operator), Sandra Voe (Mrs Fraser), Dale Winchester (Ace Tone), Jimmy Yuill (Iain)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (27)
In: Empire n228 June 2008  Pages: 158-159
Title: At home/DVD reissues: Local HeroAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v11 n6 June 2001  Page: 60
Title: Homemovies: reviewsAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n123 September 1999  Page: 134
Title: Videos to buyArticle type: Video ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v1 n8 December 1991  Page: 61
Title: [Sight and Sound - v1 n8 December 1991: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note

In: Radio Times v267 n3494 1 Dec 1990  Page: 31
Title: Heroic Effort.Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Barry Norman reviews the film and considers the director Forsyth and his style.

In: The Listener v124 n3193 29 Nov 1990  Page: 38
Title: Service not includedArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Jeune Cinéma n158 April 1984  Pages: 15-17
Title: [Jeune Cinéma - n158 April 1984: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: Review.

In: Jeune Cinéma n158 April 1984  Pages: 17-22
Title: [Jeune Cinéma - n158 April 1984: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview with Forsyth.

In: Screen International n475 8 Dec 1984  Page: 2
Title: [Screen International - n475 8 Dec 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: TV rights sold to BBC.

In: Positif n276 February 1984  Pages: 15-16
Title: [Positif - n276 February 1984: no known title]Language: French

In: Time Out n655 11 Mar 1983  Pages: 19-20
Title: [Time Out - n655 11 Mar 1983: no known title]Language: English
Description: Feature on director.

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v50 n591 April 1983  Pages: 87-88
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v50 n591 April 1983: no known title]Language: English

In: Photoplay v34 n4 April 1983  Pages: 16-17
Title: [Photoplay - v34 n4 April 1983: no known title]Language: English
Description: :ISSUE END-000483Comments from Burt Lancaster on the making of the film.

In: Screen International n385 12 Mar 1983  Page: 16
Title: [Screen International - n385 12 Mar 1983: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Forsyth, and UK marketing report.

In: Variety 16 Feb 1983  Page: 17
Title: [Variety - 16 Feb 1983: no known title]Language: English

In: Sight and Sound v52 n2 Spring 1983  Pages: 87-88
Title: [Sight and Sound - v52 n2 Spring 1983: no known title]Language: English

In: Sight and Sound v52 n2 Spring 1983  Pages: Spring 138-139
Title: [Sight and Sound - v52 n2 Spring 1983: no known title]Language: English

In: Stills n6 May-Jun 1983  Page: 82
Title: [Stills - n6 May-Jun 1983: no known title]Language: English

In: Screen International n386 19 Mar 1983  Page: 27
Title: [Screen International - n386 19 Mar 1983: no known title]Language: English

In: Films and Filming n341 February 1983  Pages: 36-37
Title: [Films and Filming - n341 February 1983: no known title]Language: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v275 n34 16 Feb 1983  Page: 3, 8
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v275 n34 16 Feb 1983: no known title]Language: English

In: Motion Picture Product Digest v10 n18 23 Feb 1983  Pages: 69-70
Title: [Motion Picture Product Digest - v10 n18 23 Feb 1983: no known title]Language: English

In: Screen International n351 10 Jul 1982  Pages: 10-11
Title: [Screen International - n351 10 Jul 1982: no known title]Language: English
Description: Production report.

In: Screen International n336 27 Mar 1982  Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n336 27 Mar 1982: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Note and credits.

In: Sight and Sound v51 n4 Autumn 1982  Page: Autumn 226
Title: [Sight and Sound - v51 n4 Autumn 1982: no known title]Language: English
Description: Report.

In: Broadcast n1156 3 May 1982  Page: 13
Title: [Broadcast - n1156 3 May 1982: no known title]Language: English
Description: STV to make a documentary about the production.

In: Screen International n341 1 May 1982  Page: 12,14
Title: [Screen International - n341 1 May 1982: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (5)
Title: Scottish cinema: texts and contexts
Author: Meir, Christopher  Pages: ix, 203 pages

Title: Cinematic countrysides
Author: FISH, Robert  Pages: xiv, 272 p.

Title: Local hero
Author: BENEDICTUS, David  Pages: 144p
Description: By David Benedictus; based on a screenplay by Bill Forsyth.

Title: Local Hero: the making of the film
Author: HUNTER, Allan  Pages: 99p.

Title: El oficio de hacer peliculas en David Puttnam: implicaciones creativas y responsibilidad social
Author: PARDO, Alejandro  Pages: 1139p.
Description: Presented as the author's doctoral thesis at the University of Navarra, 1995. "David Puttnam and the craft of film-making: creative decisions and social responsibility in film production" - title supplied by the author.


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(22)
Accessible materials to view(4)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 10013 FeetStock date: 1983BFI identifier: C-93890
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-369006
Status: Viewing - Digital file can be accessed on request


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Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-369006
Status: Viewing - Digital file can be accessed on request


Description: MOV - LTO5ProRes 422 (HQ) - BFI identifier: N-368947-2
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file


Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-369006-2
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Description: DCDM - LTO5TIFF - BFI identifier: N-373897
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Description: DCP - PDC Portable Digital CarrierBFI identifier: N-373921
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Description: WMVBFI identifier: N-641179
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Video materials(4)
Description: Umatic (unspecified)Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-563456
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 106.48 minutesColour standard: PALBFI identifier: N-60608
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Description: VHS cassetteColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-632950
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Film materials(5)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 10034 FeetStock date: 1982BFI identifier: C-635165
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 10049 FeetBFI identifier: C-530489
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 10049 FeetStock date: 1982BFI identifier: C-563455
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1252529
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 10013 FeetStock date: 1983BFI identifier: C-93890
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)