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The Last American Hero

The Last American Hero

Instead of a white stallion, he rode a full race, powder blue stocker.

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Last American Hero
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1973-07-27
  • Runtime: 95 minutes
  • Rating: 5.7/10 (36 votes)
  • Budget: $2,000,000
  • Revenue: $1,000,000
  • Production Companies: 20th Century Fox
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.6026
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

as Elroy Jackson Jr.

Valerie Perrine

Valerie Perrine

as Marge Dennison

Geraldine Fitzgerald

Geraldine Fitzgerald

as Frau Jackson

Ned Beatty

Ned Beatty

as Hackel

Gary Busey

Gary Busey

as Wayne Jackson

Lane Smith

Lane Smith

as Rick Penny

Ed Lauter

Ed Lauter

as Burton Colt

William Smith

William Smith

as Kyle Kingman

Gregory Walcott

Gregory Walcott

as Cleve Morley

Art Lund

Art Lund

as Elroy Jackson Sr.

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Trailers & Clips

The Last American Hero (1973) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

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Keywords

sportssouthern usastock car racingracingmoonshinenascarstock carracing drivermotorsportmotor racingdeep south

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Last American Hero?

The Last American Hero is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1973-07-27.

Who are the main actors in The Last American Hero?

The main cast includes Jeff Bridges, Valerie Perrine, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Ned Beatty, Gary Busey, .

Where can I watch The Last American Hero online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Last American Hero is available.

Is The Last American Hero based on a true story?

Instead of a white stallion, he rode a full race, powder blue stocker.

What is the IMDb rating of The Last American Hero?

The Last American Hero has an IMDb rating of 5.7/10 based on 36 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Last American Hero?

The movie had a production budget of $2,000,000 and earned $1,000,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Last American Hero?

The soundtrack was composed by 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Last American Hero filmed?

The Last American Hero was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Last American Hero?

The total runtime of The Last American Hero is 95 minutes.

Is The Last American Hero suitable for kids?

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

Will there be a sequel to The Last American Hero?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Last American Hero.

Does The Last American Hero have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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