Local Hero (HD)

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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Music

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• Local Hero Going Home
• Dire Straits

[joshhardwick81]

Unbelievably good. Music in its purest form...

[eNNe93]

happiness tears

[marsia799]

Isto é simplesmente magnifico.....Sempre que ouço isto tenho e choro a tua ausencia.....Que bom era se aki estivesses!!!!!!!!

[pennyfarley1960]

This track I play in memoery of my uncle who passed away 2 weeks ago and loved this peice of music.How beautifull it is and how touching.

[TheFullmetalrider]

This track makes me travel soooo far away, from here ! it feels just... well, just like comin' home.

[wildhorseshadwell]

anyone who has not watched this film is missing a magical classic with a huge lesson to be learned by all , it is old now but well ahead of its time the old man is very wise the music just adds to a classic just as relevant today as when it was made in 1986-86

[MichaelNUFC897]

Newcastle United...

[NikoletinaCro]

Played this at a show a few years back... Much of the crowd didn't know it cuz we usually play for younger crowds, but they loved it anyway...it only proves that the song is timeless....

[andysonline]

Every time I'm feeling low, I listen to this and it works like magic. I really don't know of any other piece that's as beautiful. Live long Mark Knopfler. You're a treasure.

[jedwards63]

so good, teaching myself this now!

[freshborn66]

me and my partner keg, played this amazing song when we went traveling through some beautiful places in scotland, the scenery was amazing, money could not buy it, and this song was the topping on the cake for us ,xx thank you soo much, for this small memorie!! xx

[musicequalhappiness]

i have to say that i really had good fun reading some of your comments guys, honestly. Otherwise I have nothing else to add to what's been said about this majestic tune..we all understand the beauty of it, good day