Still from The Last American Hero — The Last American Hero (1973) — Lamont JohnsonPhotographed by George Silano

Lamont Johnson

The Last American Hero

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

English / 1973 / 1h 35m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama

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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

Cinematographer

Cast

Jeff Bridgesas Elroy Jackson Jr.

Valerie Perrineas Marge Dennison

Geraldine Fitzgeraldas Frau Jackson

Ned Beattyas Hackel

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.

Jimmy Murphyas Spud

Tom Ligonas Lamar

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)