Greased Lightning (1977)
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Based on the life story of NASCAR auto racing champion Wendell Scott, this film, starring Richard Pryor as Scott, covers his struggles -- from the end of World War II to 1971-- to overcome racism and gain the freedom to demonstrate his winning auto-racing skills to everyone. He is not without support: he has Mary Jones (Pam Grier), his loving wife, a sense of humor, and quite a few good friends, including the white race-car driver Hutch (Beau Bridges). Filmed in the Atlanta area, this movie features performances by folksinger Richie Havens, Julian Bond (later a Congressman), and Maynard Jackson (at one time Atlanta's mayor). ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- Starring:
- Richard Pryor, Beau Bridges, (more)
- Director(s):
- Michael Schultz
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
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Synopsis of Greased Lightning
Based on the life story of NASCAR auto racing champion Wendell Scott, this film, starring Richard Pryor as Scott, covers his struggles -- from the end of World War II to 1971-- to overcome racism and gain the freedom to demonstrate his winning auto-racing skills to everyone. He is not without support: he has Mary Jones (Pam Grier), his loving wife, a sense of humor, and quite a few good friends, including the white race-car driver Hutch (Beau Bridges). Filmed in the Atlanta area, this movie features performances by folksinger Richie Havens, Julian Bond (later a Congressman), and Maynard Jackson (at one time Atlanta's mayor). ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
Complete Cast of Greased Lightning
- Richard Pryor - Wendell Scott
- Pam Grier - Mary Jones
- Vincent Gardenia - Sheriff Cotton
- Julian Bond - Russell
- Lucy Saroyan - Hutch's Wife
- Bruce Atkins - Deputy Turner
- Georgia Allen - Mary's Mother
- Danny Nelson - Wayne Carter
- Alvin Huff - Moonshiner
- Frederick Dennis Greene - Slack
- Minnie Gentry - Wendell's Mother
- Beau Bridges - Hutch
- Cleavon Little - Peewee
- Richie Havens - Woodrow
- Earl Hindman - Beau Welles
- Noble Willingham - Billy Joe Byrnes
- Steve Fifield - Deputies
- Maynard Jackson - Minister
- Cara Dunn - Restaurant Owner
- Willie McWhorter - Wendell, Jr.
- Bill Cobbs - Mr. Jones
- Director(s):
- Michael Schultz
- Writer(s):
- Lawrence DuKore, Melvin Van Peebles, Kenneth Vose
- Producer(s):
- Lester Berman, Hannah Weinstein
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Violence, Adult Language, Questionable for Children)
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