Local Hero stars Peter Riegert as Mac, Denis Lawson as Gordon Urquhart, and Burt Lancaster as Happer. The film is a 1983 Scottish comedy-drama.
Main cast
- Mac (MacIntyre)Peter RiegertMain
- Gordon UrquhartDenis LawsonMain
- Felix HapperBurt LancasterMain
Supporting cast
- MarinaJenny SeagroveSupp
- StellaJennifer BlackSupp
- VictorChristopher RozyckiSupp
- Reverend MacPhersonFulton MackaySupp
- DannyJohn Gordon SinclairSupp
- Old MacRikki FultonSupp
- Ben Knox – the BeachcomberNorman ChancerSupp
- Squire (Isobel’s father)William FoxSupp
- Friendly BarmanJohn M. B. FraserSupp
Guest & voice
- IsobelPhyllida LawGuest
- Porter (hotel receptionist)Alex NortonGuest
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About this cast
Directed by Bill Forsyth, Local Hero is a 1983 comedy-drama about an American oil executive sent to a remote Scottish village. The film’s charm comes from its wonderful ensemble cast, led by Peter Riegert, Denis Lawson, and Burt Lancaster.
FAQs
Who plays Mac in Local Hero?
Peter Riegert plays Mac (MacIntyre), the American oil negotiator sent to Scotland.
Is this cast guide accurate for the original 1983 film?
Yes, all cast members listed are from the original 1983 film Local Hero, directed by Bill Forsyth.
Who plays the eccentric oil tycoon Felix Happer?
Burt Lancaster plays Felix Happer, the Houston-based billionaire who buys the Scottish village.
Are there any notable cameos in Local Hero?
Yes, comedian and actor Rikki Fulton appears as Old Mac, and John Gordon Sinclair (later of Gregory’s Girl fame) makes an appearance as Danny.
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