The Last American Hero
Movie
1973
PG
1 HOUR 35 MINS
Action
A young hellraiser quits his moonshine business to try to become the best NASCAR racer the south has ever seen.
Cast & Crew
Jeff Bridges Elroy Jackson Jr./Junior Jackson
Valerie Perrine Marge Dennison
Geraldine Fitzgerald Mrs. Jackson
Ned Beatty Hackel
Gary Busey Wayne Jackson
Art Lund Elroy Jackson Sr.
Ed Lauter Burton Colt
William Smith Kyle Kingman
Gregory Walcott Cleve Morley
Tom Ligon Lamar
Ernie Orsatti Davie Baer
Erica Hagen Trina Kingman
James Murphy Spud
Lane Smith Rick Penny
Lamont Johnson Director
William Roberts Screenwriter
William Roberts Producer
John Cutts Producer
Joe Wizan Executive Producer
George Silano Cinematography
Robbe Roberts Film Editing
Tom Rolf Film Editing
Charles Fox Original Music
Colleen Callaghan Makeup
Bud Alper Sound
James L. Berkey Set Decoration
Lawrence G. Paull Art Director
Joyce Selznick Casting
Marion Dougherty Casting
Bill Kerby Screenwriter
Tom Wolfe Screenwriter
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Tuesday, April 29
A moonshine hot rodder (Jeff Bridges) turns stock-car driver to help his father.
Thursday, May 8
A moonshine hot rodder (Jeff Bridges) turns stock-car driver to help his father.
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