The Last American Hero

Name: The Last American Hero
Genre: Drama
Released: 1973
Duration: 95 min

English • 1973 • 1h 35m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Lamont Johnson

Drama

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Crew

DirectorLamont Johnson

WriterTom Wolfe, Bill Kerby, William Roberts

CinematographerGeorge Silano

ComposerCharles Fox

EditorRobbe Roberts, Tom Rolf

ProducerJohn Cutts, William Roberts

Cast

Jeff Bridgesas Elroy Jackson Jr.

Valerie Perrine

Geraldine Fitzgeraldas Frau Jackson

Gary Buseyas Wayne Jackson

Lane Smithas Rick Penny

Ed Lauteras Burton Colt

William Smithas Kyle Kingman

Gregory Walcottas Cleve Morley

Art Lundas Elroy Jackson Sr.

Ernie F. Orsattias Davie Baer

Erica Hagenas Trina Kingman

Garland Atkinsas TV Reporter (uncredited)

John Samuel Brawleyas Joe Casper (uncredited)

Bob Coleas Marshall Collins (uncredited)

Lewis Comptonas Track Announcer - Martinsville (uncredited)

Bill Connellas Tiny (uncredited)

Ted Duncanas ATF Agent (uncredited)