Local Hero

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1h 51min

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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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Genres: Comedy Drama Dramedy Feel-Good Drama
Mood: HeartwarmingPlayfulCharmingLight-HeartedWitty
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Crew

Directed by:

Bill Forsyth, Chris Menges, Jonathan Benson

Produced by:

David Puttnam, Iain Smith

Composed by:

Mark Knopfler

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