Local Hero

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Local Hero is a 1983 Scottish film starring Peter Riegert, Denis Lawson, Peter Capaldi and Burt Lancaster. It was directed by Bill Forsyth and produced by David Puttnam.

The film is set in the fictional fishing village of Ferness on the west coast of Scotland. A young representative of an American oil company is sent to the village on a mission. The film features a notable ensemble of character parts.


The film's soundtrack, which outsold the film itself, was written by Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits, and is considered amongst his best work. This has led to the popularity of the film with fans of the band; Knopfler has since performed an arrangement of the main theme music ("Going Home") as an encore at many of his concerts. 'Local Hero' from the soundtrack is played as Newcastle United take to the field in their home games played at St James' Park.

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  • This song will be ...

    This song will be played at my funeral. It just makes my soul sing.

    By angelpower18 [Affiliate User] 1257221512
  • BIKAINA! The best ...

    BIKAINA! The best version of this awesome song. I play this DVD time and time again.
    El piano y el órgano, a la vez de la Schecter Strastocaster que toca Mark en esta gira, le dan un aire que otras versiones no tienen, ni siquiera con la mejor tecnología actual.

    By markpensa [Affiliate User] 1256924234
  • This song just ...

    This song just makes me chill. The sound and feeling of this song pushes all the feelings up good and sad. Sometimes it makes me cry and sometimes laugh. This is just so beautiful and pure sound. Words cant describe how much this song involvs in my life.

    By Hartza90 [Affiliate User] 1256847569
  • Great movie, and ...

    Great movie, and even greater soundtrack from Mark, especially this number, which ends the movie. Actually, it is perfect for the ending, which is so melancholy, as Peter Riegert, back home in Houston, longs so much to go back to the Scottish village, he keeps calling the local phone booth, which just keeps on ringing. Very poignant; the guitar solo fits perfectly.

    By cullions4 [Affiliate User] 1256803382
  • mejor guitarrista ...

    mejor guitarrista de todos los tiempos

    By bixitokinder [Affiliate User] 1256671654
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