actor name

[Heinz57]

Who was the lead in a 1970's (?) movie about an American going to Scotland to do some studies about the tides? I keep thinking it's something like Paul Reisner, Rob Ryder, Riner, Reiner. Can't seem to get it right. IMDB.com didn't help. Thank you

[tjlettle]

Not sure about the actual film, but sounds like you're trying to find Paul Reiser - see http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001663/

[tonymclark]

I think I know the film you mean, and the actor was someone like Rod Taylor.

I could be completely wrong.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001792/

[yinyang]

There was a Bill Forsyth film ( early 80's) about Americans coming to Scotland to take over a village to build a refinery.One of the American actors in it was Peter Riegart.
Again, you can find it on IMDB.

[yinyang]

Sorry, Meant to say the film was called 'Local Hero'

[Whickerman]

Yip - that was Local Hero
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085859/

[crete]

local hero was filmed in a small place north scotland called pennan lovely place the red telephone box is still there

[~owzat~]

Wild Theme the score from Local Hero (Mark Knopfler - Award) always gives me goose bumps when I play it!!

[noodle_miner]

Local Hero is such a beautiful subtle film, it's worth the time spent to watch it. Much in the same way as The Straight Story.

[Johnmof]

He also played Boon in Animal House.