Local Heroes
“Nottingham's very own.”
Synopsis
This eye-opening film tells the incredible, little-known tale of three Nottingham Forest football players, Viv Anderson, Garry Birtles and Tony Woodcock who triumphed over adversity – during a time of major political and social upheaval and cultural change in the UK – to win the European Cup in 1979 and 1980, under legendary football manager Brian Clough.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Nottingham
Festival / Special Debut
June 5, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Warrington
- Original Title
- Local Heroes
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Warrington
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John Warrington
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Frequently Asked Questions About Local Heroes
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What is Local Heroes about?
This eye-opening film tells the incredible, little-known tale of three Nottingham Forest football players, Viv Anderson, Garry Birtles and Tony Woodcock who triumphed over adversity – during a time of major political and social upheaval and cultural change in the UK – to win the European Cup in 1979 and 1980, under legendary football manager Brian Clough.
Who directed Local Heroes?
Local Heroes was directed by John Warrington.
Who stars in Local Heroes?
The principal cast of Local Heroes includes Gary Webster, Viv Anderson, Garry Birtles, Tony Woodcock, Kevin Keegan.
When was Local Heroes released and how long is it?
Local Heroes was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.