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Local Hero

A multinational oil corporation sets its sights on a picturesque Scottish village, dispatching a negotiator to secure the land, only to encounter unexpected obstacles and fierce resistance from the community.

In this film, a wealthy oil tycoon sends a representative to a small Scottish village to acquire the rights to build an oil refinery. The local residents are eager to gain control of the "Silver Dollar" and are thrilled with the prospect. However, a reclusive hermit and beachcomber, Ben Knox, owns a crucial piece of land and is not interested in selling. Meanwhile, the representative and his team are distracted by their own personal interests, including the Northern Lights and a mysterious woman with webbed feet.

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Local Hero: Where to Watch Online?

Currently, you have the opportunity to watch "Local Hero" by streaming it on the following platforms: Kanopy. Additionally, viewers have the option to either rent or purchase "Local Hero" on the following digital platforms: AppleTV, Amazon, VUDU, YouTube.

Info about Local Hero

Studio(s): Enigma Productions, Goldcrest

Originally Released: United States, Feb 17, 1983

Production Country: United Kingdom

Box Office Gross: $6,016,727.00

Budget: $3,000,000.00

Genres:Comedy, Drama

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Local Hero (1983) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

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