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The South Bank Show: ‘Local Hero’ (1983): Cast

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The South Bank Show: ‘Local Hero’ is a 1983 documentary directed by Nigel Wattis, starring Bill Forsyth, Burt Lancaster and Peter Riegert. It runs 53 minutes.

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The South Bank Show: ‘Local Hero’ (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
53 min
Director
Nigel Wattis
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
LWT
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The South Bank Show: ‘Local Hero’ About?

The premise of The South Bank Show: ‘Local Hero’ without spoilers.

A documentary about the making of Bill Forsyth’s 1983 film “Local Hero.”

The South Bank Show: ‘Local Hero’ Themes & Keywords

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  • informal
  • interview
  • discussion
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Cast & crew

The South Bank Show: ‘Local Hero’ Cast & Characters

Bill Forsyth leads the cast, with Burt Lancaster and Peter Riegert. Directed by Nigel Wattis; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The South Bank Show: ‘Local Hero’

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From the director

More from Nigel Wattis

More films directed by Nigel Wattis: James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’ and David Lean: A Life in Film.

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The South Bank Show: ‘Local Hero’ FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The South Bank Show: ‘Local Hero’, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The South Bank Show: ‘Local Hero’?

The South Bank Show: ‘Local Hero’ runs 53 minutes.

When was The South Bank Show: ‘Local Hero’ released?

The South Bank Show: ‘Local Hero’ was released on February 27, 1983.

Who directed The South Bank Show: ‘Local Hero’?

The South Bank Show: ‘Local Hero’ was directed by Nigel Wattis.

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Who is in the cast of The South Bank Show: ‘Local Hero’?

The South Bank Show: ‘Local Hero’ stars Bill Forsyth, Burt Lancaster and Peter Riegert, among 7 credited actors.

Does The South Bank Show: ‘Local Hero’ have a post-credit scene?

No. The South Bank Show: ‘Local Hero’ has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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