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The Last American Hero

PG19731h 35mLamont Johnson
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 75% · Metacritic 74

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"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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SportsSouthern UsaStock Car RacingRacingMoonshineNascarStock CarRacing DriverMotorsportMotor Racing

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Last American Hero (1973) 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.

Who stars in The Last American Hero?

The Last American Hero stars Jeff Bridges (Elroy Jackson Jr.), Valerie Perrine (Marge Dennison), Geraldine Fitzgerald (Frau Jackson), Ned Beatty (Hackel), Gary Busey (Wayne Jackson). The film was directed by Lamont Johnson.

How long is The Last American Hero?

The Last American Hero has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1973. It is rated PG.

Is The Last American Hero worth watching?

The Last American Hero holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 75. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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