The Last American Hero (1973)
The Last American Hero is a 1973 drama movie directed by Lamont Johnson, with a running time of 1h 35m. It stars Jeff Bridges, Valerie Perrine and Geraldine Fitzgerald.
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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What is The Last American Hero about?
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.
When was The Last American Hero released?
The Last American Hero was released on 27 July 1973.
How long is The Last American Hero?
The Last American Hero runs 1h 35m.
Who made The Last American Hero?
The Last American Hero was directed by Lamont Johnson.
Where can I watch The Last American Hero?
The Last American Hero is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch The Last American Hero
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Jeff Bridges as Elroy Jackson Jr.
- Valerie Perrine as Marge Dennison
- Geraldine Fitzgerald as Frau Jackson
- Ned Beatty as Hackel
- Gary Busey as Wayne Jackson
- Lane Smith as Rick Penny
- Ed Lauter as Burton Colt
- William Smith as Kyle Kingman
- Gregory Walcott as Cleve Morley
- Art Lund as Elroy Jackson Sr.
- Jimmy Murphy as Spud
- Tom Ligon as Lamar