The Last American Hero (1973)
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.
Top billed cast
Jeff BridgesElroy Jackson Jr.
Valerie PerrineMarge Dennison
Geraldine FitzgeraldFrau Jackson
Ned BeattyHackel
Gary BuseyWayne Jackson
Lane SmithRick Penny
Ed LauterBurton Colt
William SmithKyle Kingman
Gregory WalcottCleve Morley
Art LundElroy Jackson Sr.
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