
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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Keywords to include
DramaLamont JohnsonJeff BridgesValerie Perrine1973
Director
Lamont Johnson
Top Cast
Jeff BridgesValerie PerrineGeraldine FitzgeraldNed BeattyGary Busey
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