Synopsis
About the film, text taken from The Criterion Collection:
Bill Forsyth put Scottish cinema on the map with this delightfully eccentric culture-clash comedy. Riffing on popular representations of Scottish life and folklore, Local Hero follows the Texas oil executive Mac (Peter Riegert), who is dispatched by his crackpot boss (Burt Lancaster) to a remote seaside village in Scotland with orders to buy out the town and develop the region for an oil refinery. But as business mixes with pleasure, Mac finds himself enchanted by both the picturesque community and its oddball denizens—and Texas starts to feel awfully far away. Packed with a near nonstop stream of droll one-liners and deadpan gags, this enchanting cult hit finds Forsyth surveying the idiosyncrasies of small-town life with the satirical verve of a latter-day Preston Sturges, arriving at a sly commentary on conservation, corporate greed, and the legacies we leave behind.
Additional Info
Join us on Saturday 12th September as Film at The Hearth presents the beloved Scottish classic Local Hero – with live music before the film to help set the scene.
Warm, funny and endlessly charming, Local Hero tells the story of an American businessman sent to a remote coastal village, only to discover that some places are worth far more than money can buy. Featuring stunning scenery, unforgettable characters and the iconic soundtrack by Mark Knopfler, it's a film that celebrates community, belonging and the beauty of Britain's rural landscapes.
To make the evening even more memorable, we'll be welcoming live musicians before the screening, performing music inspired by the film and its setting.
Saturday 12th September
Live music before the film
The Hearth Arts Centre, Horsley
Tickets available now – we'd love to see you there!
Whether you're revisiting an old favourite or discovering Local Hero for the first time, this promises to be a fantastic evening of music, film and community.
This event brought to you with Community Capacity support from Northumbrian Citizens Advice T/A Thriving Together.
Location
Film at The Hearth, The Hearth, Main Road, Horsley, NE15 0NT
Booking Link
This is an external website; My Community Cinema take no responsibility for the content of this page.
Tickets
