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Directed by Bill Forsyth: Local Hero (1983) : (Scotnotes Study Guides), Paperback / softback Book

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

Part of the Scotnotes Study Guides series

Paperback / softback

Description

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.

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