The Last American Hero (1973) The Last American Hero

The Last American Hero ★★★ Hard Driver 1973 (PG) The true story of how former moonshine runner Junior Johnson became one of the fastest race car drivers in the history of the sport. Entertaining slice of life chronicling whiskey running and stock car racing, with Bridges superb in the lead. Based on a series of articles written by Tom Wolfe. 95m/C VHS. Jeff Bridges, Valerie Perrine, Gary Busey, Art Lund, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Ned Beatty; Director: Lamont Johnson; Writer: William Roberts; Cameo: Charles Fox.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1973
Rating PG
Length (in minutes) 95
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Jeff Bridges
Actor Valerie Perrine
Actor Geraldine Fitzgerald
Actor Art Lund
Actor Gary Busey
Actor Ned Beatty
Cameo Charles Fox
Director Lamont Johnson
Writer William Roberts