Directed by Bill Forsyth: Local Hero (1983): (Scotnotes Study Guides) (Scotnotes Study Guides)

by David Manderson and Alistair Scott

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At the time of its release in 1983, Local Hero, starring Burt Lancaster and Fulton MacKay, was the most expensive film ever to be made in Scotland. It remains as important and influential today as it was then. David Manderson's SCOTNOTE study guide considers the impact of Local Hero on the Scottish film industry and the rest of the world, while evaluating the film's influence on Scottish filmmakers. This study guide explores important aspects of the film, including the story of its production, inspirations for the plot, characters, themes and critical reception. It also examines the language of film and includes a guide to cinematography and a glossary of technical terms. These notes are suitable for media studies students, senior school pupils and students of all levels.
  • ISBN13 9781906841041
  • Publish Date 25 May 2011
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Association for Scottish Literary Studies
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 104
  • Language English