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The Last American Hero
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The Last American Hero

1973-07-27 · 95 min · ★ 5.7

Drama

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.

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Production details

Directors
Lamont Johnson
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,000,000
Revenue
USD 1,000,000

Top Cast

Jeff BridgesJeff BridgesElroy Jackson Jr.
Valerie PerrineValerie PerrineMarge Dennison
Geraldine FitzgeraldGeraldine FitzgeraldFrau Jackson
Ned BeattyNed BeattyHackel
Gary BuseyGary BuseyWayne Jackson
Lane SmithLane SmithRick Penny
Ed LauterEd LauterBurton Colt
William SmithWilliam SmithKyle Kingman
Gregory WalcottGregory WalcottCleve Morley
Art LundArt LundElroy Jackson Sr.
Jimmy MurphyJimmy MurphySpud
Tom LigonTom LigonLamar
Ernie F. OrsattiErnie F. OrsattiDavie Baer
Erica HagenErica HagenTrina Kingman
Garland AtkinsTV Reporter (uncredited)
John Samuel BrawleyJoe Casper (uncredited)
Bob ColeMarshall Collins (uncredited)
Lewis ComptonTrack Announcer - Martinsville (uncredited)
Bill ConnellTiny (uncredited)
Ted DuncanATF Agent (uncredited)

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