The Last American Hero

The Last American Hero

Directed by Lamont Johnson
19731hr 35min

In a world where speed is king and rebellion runs deep in the veins of the South, "The Last American Hero" tells the daring tale of a young maverick who trades in his moonshine legacy for a shot at glory on the racetrack. With a heart as wild as the open road and a spirit untamed by rules, our protagonist sets out to carve his name into the history books of NASCAR.

Buckle up for a high-octane ride through the dusty tracks of the American South, where horsepower reigns supreme and every turn holds the promise of victory or defeat. Inspired by the legendary NASCAR driver Junior Johnson, this film is a gripping tribute to the fearless souls who live life in the fast lane, pushing the limits of speed and courage. Join our hero as he revs his engines, chasing not just a checkered flag, but a legacy that will echo through the halls of racing history. "The Last American Hero" is more than a movie; it's a thunderous anthem to the rebel hearts who dare to chase their dreams at full throttle.

Cast

Gary Busey

Wayne Jackson

Gary Busey

Jeff Bridges

Elroy Jackson Jr.

Jeff Bridges

William Smith

Kyle Kingman

William Smith

Ned Beatty

Lamont Johnson

Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)

Lamont Johnson

Valerie Perrine

Marge Dennison

Valerie Perrine

Lane Smith

Rick Penny

Lane Smith

Ed Lauter

Burton Colt

Ed Lauter

Gregory Walcott

Cleve Morley

Gregory Walcott

Ernie F. Orsatti

Davie Baer

Ernie F. Orsatti

Geraldine Fitzgerald

Frau Jackson

Geraldine Fitzgerald

Art Lund

Elroy Jackson Sr.

Art Lund

Mike Muscat

Party Guest (uncredited)

Mike Muscat

Erica Hagen

Trina Kingman

Erica Hagen

Tom Ligon

Jimmy Murphy

Ted Duncan

ATF Agent (uncredited)

Ted Duncan

Darlene Parker

Party Guest (uncredited)

Darlene Parker

Ned Jarrett

Track Announcer - Hickory (uncredited)

Ned Jarrett

Paul Holman

Party Guest (uncredited)

Paul Holman

John Samuel Brawley

Joe Casper (uncredited)

John Samuel Brawley

Bill Connell

Tiny (uncredited)

Bill Connell

Laurens Moore

Wendel Terman (uncredited)

Laurens Moore

Garland Atkins

TV Reporter (uncredited)

Garland Atkins

Bob Cole

Marshall Collins (uncredited)

Bob Cole

Lewis Compton

Track Announcer - Martinsville (uncredited)

Lewis Compton

Bridget Furr Jones

Baby Girl with Junior Jackson at Speedway (uncredited)

Bridget Furr Jones

Leslie McConnell

Merle (uncredited)

Leslie McConnell

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