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The Last American Hero
Instead of a white stallion, he rode a full race, powder blue stocker.
Instead of a white stallion, he rode a full race, powder blue stocker.
Drama - 1973
The Last American Hero
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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.
Director:
,
Lamont Johnson
Cast:
,
Jeff Bridges
,
Gary Busey
,
Ned Beatty
,
Valerie Perrine
,
Geraldine Fitzgerald

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Rated:
PG
Runtime:
95 min
Release date:
27 Jul 1973
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$2,000,000
Revenue:
$1,000,000
Awards:
1 win
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