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Tucker: The Man and His Dream

Tucker: The Man and His Dream

When they tried to buy him, he refused. When they tried to bully him, he resisted. When they tried to break him, he became an American legend. The true story of Preston Tucker.

Ypsilanti, Michigan, 1945. Engineer Preston Tucker dreams of designing the car of future, but his innovative envision will be repeatedly sabotaged by his own unrealistic expectations and the Detroit automobile industry tycoons.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Tucker: The Man and His Dream
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1988-08-12
  • Runtime: 111 minutes
  • Rating: 6.7/10 (397 votes)
  • Budget: $23,000,000
  • Revenue: $19,652,638
  • Production Companies: Lucasfilm Ltd., American Zoetrope
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.7537
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

as Preston Tucker

Joan Allen

Joan Allen

as Vera

Martin Landau

Martin Landau

as Abe

Frederic Forrest

Frederic Forrest

as Eddie

Mako

Mako

as Jimmy

Dean Stockwell

Dean Stockwell

as Howard Hughes

Christian Slater

Christian Slater

as Junior

Nina Siemaszko

Nina Siemaszko

as Marilyn Lee

Marshall Bell

Marshall Bell

as Frank

Peter Donat

Peter Donat

as Kerner

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Keywords

chicago, illinoisbiographybased on true storyautomobile industry1940sindustrial espionagecar designer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tucker: The Man and His Dream?

Tucker: The Man and His Dream is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1988-08-12.

Who are the main actors in Tucker: The Man and His Dream?

The main cast includes Jeff Bridges, Joan Allen, Martin Landau, Frederic Forrest, Mako, .

Where can I watch Tucker: The Man and His Dream online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Tucker: The Man and His Dream is available.

Is Tucker: The Man and His Dream based on a true story?

When they tried to buy him, he refused. When they tried to bully him, he resisted. When they tried to break him, he became an American legend. The true story of Preston Tucker.

What is the IMDb rating of Tucker: The Man and His Dream?

Tucker: The Man and His Dream has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 397 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Tucker: The Man and His Dream?

The movie had a production budget of $23,000,000 and earned $19,652,638 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Tucker: The Man and His Dream?

The soundtrack was composed by Lucasfilm Ltd., American Zoetrope. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Tucker: The Man and His Dream filmed?

Tucker: The Man and His Dream was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Tucker: The Man and His Dream?

The total runtime of Tucker: The Man and His Dream is 111 minutes.

Is Tucker: The Man and His Dream suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Tucker: The Man and His Dream?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Tucker: The Man and His Dream.

Does Tucker: The Man and His Dream have a post-credit scene?

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