Victor's Song Local Hero

Christopher Rozycki as Victor; from Bill Forsyth's wonderful 1983 film.

[@yettsoman4364]

RIP Christopher Rozycki... definitely one of the best film songs ever!

[@2345allthebest]

I saw this movie in the summer of 1983 at a quaint little movie theater in Santa Monica called The Aero.... On a Tuesday night for a dollar.. and I instantly fell in love with this film... It's interesting how movies like this can give you messages that stick with you all of your life.. I was almost 22 when I saw this for the first time and I watch it maybe once every decade just to get a refresher... It was very rewarding when I turned my three grown kids on to this last year and sat back and watched them enjoy this little gem

[@paulmorgan5661]

The idea that this song, ‘Victor’s Song,’ was something he did every ceilidh, it was expected by everyone and the night wouldn’t have been complete without it...it’s just too achingly sweet. A great, great film. And an outstanding scene.

[@shubhamtiwarirealone]

What a beauty of a film, and song, and the people, and Scottland

[@israelelon646]

I realize it's pretty randomly asking but do anyone know a good place to watch newly released tv shows online?

[@paulmorgan5661]

Just magnificent. In a film full of outstanding moments, this is a standout scene. Touching, bittersweet, funny and just frickin’ great! Makes you wish you were there.

[@arnofthenorth.7154]

Say no more .

[@johncross6677]

Love this film,love this song !

[@danielrosenfeld6789]

My favorite scene in the movie. Christopher Rozycki really nails it as Victor. How about the way his female admirer swoons. Fantastic film.

[@oceanside2152]

The one that dropped him off didn't Swoon!! That was a great scene also !! LOL had me laughing ..I'd kind of been on receiving end of that a time or 2 also or ok..1000...

[@johncross6677]

When life pushes you down this film makes your spirits soar again 😊😊😊😊😊

[@bruceelrick7164]

Great movie! Thanks for posting!

[@killahbee6761]

This is my favorite movie of all time! Thank you for posting this scene!

[@fathertypo8806]

a magical moment. not sure why this makes me so emotional

[@hank1519]

That is the greatness of Art

[@magyarninetysix9821]

Because it contains lots of love.

[@briansward08]

Never see a better film from Scotland.

[@jamestracey5958]

Eye

[@tonyqueen2592]

Trainspotting

[@paullad3919]

The best film ever made!!!

[@cattmurdock824]

Notice how at 00:30 Mac is the only moving figure while everyone around him has already found a home … and how he tries to speak Scottish but fails, but Roddy still understands and appreciates Mac’s language. Not to get all film studies, but this scene encapsulates the genius heartbreak of the movie.

[@johnmullen7775]

Yes, exactly!

[@samhern282]

This song is so strong. Great moment in the film. Victor rocks it.

[@damiensullivan440]

First watched this movie as a 14 year old kid many years ago , I thought it was brilliant then and its still brilliant now . Totally captivating , a magical movie .

[@oceanside2152]

It really is one of the very few movies that you can call, and be correct, ... 'Magical'.

[@leplessis8179]

39 years and still counting - greetings from Cornwall UK, 2022.

[@shevetlevi2821]

A great scene in one of my favorite movies. I love how the village loved Victor's visits and how his friendship with them transcended nationality. He was simply one of them returning after being away for a while. This is what Mac was hoping for.

[@4exgold]

had tears in me eyes first time i heard this song. "Tell Gordon Urquhart the Russians are coming" :D

[@Singapom888]

A triumph of performance and editing. Very funny, extremely touching, wonderfully rousing - the emotional heart of the movie, you could argue.

[@herbertvonzinderneuf8547]

I always understood the lyric to be "Even the Lone Star State gets lonely". A reference to Texas - Mac's home.

[@jamescapra757]

I think yer right, Herbert. He's talking about the place he's gonna settle when he's done a'rovin. Texas seems a more likely bet than some lone star in the sky...

[@rafaelandrade7627]

Local hero was not a film that clicked for me the first way through. It has now been a few a months and i can't help but think about this filme every week of my life. It somehow has all the questions and all the answers. "Guess i've always been a rolling stone"

[@jamestracey5958]

Oh just give me half the man's passion I'd be happy

[@StevePlutte]

Amazing song and performance. Perfectly edited. You would have thought the whole thing happened live.

[@Setebos]

I believe the storekeeper has a severe crush on Victor.

[@teddavidson5378]

Back story: They are the baby's parents.

[@Setebos]

@@teddavidson5378 WAOOHHHHH! I always love a good international relations story.

[@queencitysaint9600]

Great movie, wonderful song

[@martincowie2486]

40th anniversary of this film celebrated by a local hero festival in Banff Scotland

[@brucehamnett9784]

Epic Victor,nailed it👍😊

[@brython2]

Lovely

[@prbprb2]

There is also a small irony here, that Mac is living in the Texas "the lonestar state". So it is also "Mac's Song" as much as it is Victor's song. And who is actually the "Local Hero"? I can make a case for Marina, Mac, Mr Happer, Ben, Gordon. What a beautiful movie.

[@mavisemberson8737]

Mac was the Local Hero because he was offering a lot of money to the villagers so that the village could be turned into an Oil Terminal. The villagers in this satirical comedy preferred the money . That is what they are celebrating . They are quite willing to lynch the old man who owns the beach because he will not sell..

[@jell4662]

Most underrated clip ever in an underrated movie!

[@narabdela]

Oh God! Not another "underrated" cowboy! Will this nonsense ever end?

[@barrylank1]

So the guy from Russia pretends to be Texan, while the guy from Texas is busy pretending to be Scottish.

[@ghoraaa]

Amazing movie. So glad I found it. Could you recommend something similar? With that kind of subtle atmosphere, amazing soundtrack, good humour and depth. Its so hard to find a good movie these days.

[@hausgraus]

A bit, but hopefully not to late: The Matchmaker (1997), Walking Ned Devine, The Butcher`s Wife and, even more drama then the others, The Whales of August. Cheers

[@Williecisme]

The Englishman Who Went up a Hill but Came down a Mountain

[@shannonwilliams6449]

A Subtitled German movie - 'Adams Apples'

[@jazom1]

@@shannonwilliams6449 It's Danish

[@RunDub]

George Ovcinikov The Secret Life of Walter Mitty has a very similar feel to it. Both are considered “comedies” but I feel that term is a real disservice to them.

[@mindfulbynature3418]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@oceanside2152]

This is a movie that I have to watch about twice a year.. since I first saw it probably in 91 ish. If you like this movie, and don't mind subtitles ...I also recommend 'Adam's Apples'

[@bb2021]

As Frasier (or was it Niles?) said:"We prefer subtitles"! :)

[@benna4552]

I bought the film last week on prime , his best part is having an argument with women on the fishing boat when he called her a stupid bitch 😂😂

[@anthonynewey3821]

Hear my Song

[@JeffH59]

Ah, love that! Haven't thought about it for far too long... need to watch it again soon. "I haven't seen... what you've seen". Fantastic

[@tonyqueen5314]

I've found it.

"even the lone star STATE gets lonely. don't post incorrect lyrics.

[@mavisemberson8737]

The actor is portraying a Russian trawlerman. USSR so not a Texan. he heard the song on the radio. It would have been banned in the USSR. Western decadence,!!!

[@Singapom888]

A triumph of performance and editing. Very funny, extremely touching, wonderfully rousing - the emotional heart of the movie, you could argue.