Local Hero
Director: Bill Forsyth
Film4 Archive
Writer-director Bill Forsyth's subtle and personal comedy-drama.
When Texan oil developers try to buy up a small Scottish fishing village for their North Sea oil base, the canny residents give the Americans more than they bargained for.
Awards
Local Hero was nominated for 7 British Academy Film Awards, including Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Original Screenplay and Best Film. It won the award for Best Director.
