The Last American Hero

Name: The Last American Hero
Director: Lamont Johnson
Genre: Drama
Released: 1973-07-27
Duration: 95 min
Cast: Jeff Bridges, Valerie Perrine, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Ned Beatty, Gary Busey

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1973 · 95 min · PG · Drama · TMDB 5.7/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Lamont Johnson

Cast

Jeff Bridges — Elroy Jackson Jr.
Valerie Perrine — Marge Dennison
Geraldine Fitzgerald — Frau Jackson
Ned Beatty — Hackel
Gary Busey — Wayne Jackson