Movie·1973·1h 35m
The Last American Hero
Instead of a white stallion, he rode a full race, powder blue stocker.
Directed By
Lamont Johnson
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
A young hell raiser quits his moonshine business and tries to become the best NASCAR racer the south has ever seen. Loosely based on the true story of NASCAR driver Junior Johnson.
Written By
Tom Wolfe, Bill Kerby
Producer
William Roberts, John Cutts
Cinematography
George Silano
Music
Charles Fox
Editor
Tom Rolf
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
40 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Jeff Bridges
Elroy Jackson Jr.
Valerie Perrine
Marge Dennison
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Frau Jackson
Ned Beatty
Hackel
Gary Busey
Wayne Jackson
Lane Smith
Rick Penny
Ed Lauter
Burton Colt
William Smith
Kyle Kingman
Gregory Walcott
Cleve Morley
Art Lund
Elroy Jackson Sr.
Jimmy Murphy
Spud
Tom Ligon
Lamar
Ernie F. Orsatti
Davie Baer
Erica Hagen
Trina Kingman
Garland Atkins
TV Reporter (uncredited)
John Samuel Brawley
Joe Casper (uncredited)
Bob Cole
Marshall Collins (uncredited)
Lewis Compton
Track Announcer - Martinsville (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Lamont Johnson
Director
Tom Rolf
Editor
Tom Wolfe
Writer
Bill Kerby
Writer
Robbe Roberts
Editor
William Roberts
Producer, Writer
John Cutts
Producer
Joe Wizan
Executive Producer
George Silano
Director of Photography
Charles Fox
Original Music Composer
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