Movie poster for The Last American Hero
TMDb Rating
5.6/10

38 verified votes

The Last American Hero (1973)

Drama
95 min

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

Plot Summary

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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DramaLamont JohnsonJeff BridgesValerie Perrine1973

Director

Lamont Johnson

Top Cast

Jeff BridgesValerie PerrineGeraldine FitzgeraldNed BeattyGary Busey

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