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The Last American Hero

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, July 27 1973
51 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Jeff BridgesJeff BridgesJeff Bridges was 23 in The Last American Hero as 'Elroy Jackson Jr.'.
Birthday: Sun, Dec 04 1949
Portrait of Valerie PerrineValerie PerrineValerie Perrine was 29 in The Last American Hero as 'Marge Dennison'.
Birthday: Fri, Sep 03 1943
Portrait of Geraldine FitzgeraldGeraldine FitzgeraldGeraldine Fitzgerald was 59 in The Last American Hero as 'Frau Jackson'.
Birthday: Mon, Nov 24 1913 –
Sun, Jul 17 2005
Portrait of Ned BeattyNed BeattyNed Beatty was 36 in The Last American Hero as 'Hackel'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 06 1937 –
Sun, Jun 13 2021
Portrait of Gary BuseyGary BuseyGary Busey was 29 in The Last American Hero as 'Wayne Jackson'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 29 1944
Portrait of Lane SmithLane SmithLane Smith was 37 in The Last American Hero as 'Rick Penny'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 29 1936 –
Mon, Jun 13 2005
Portrait of Ed LauterEd LauterEd Lauter was 34 in The Last American Hero as 'Burton Colt'.
Birthday: Sun, Oct 30 1938 –
Wed, Oct 16 2013
Portrait of William SmithWilliam SmithWilliam Smith was 40 in The Last American Hero as 'Kyle Kingman'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 24 1933 –
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Portrait of Gregory WalcottGregory WalcottGregory Walcott was 45 in The Last American Hero as 'Cleve Morley'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 13 1928 –
Fri, Mar 20 2015
Portrait of Art LundArt LundArt Lund was 58 in The Last American Hero as 'Elroy Jackson Sr.'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 01 1915 –
Thu, May 31 1990
Portrait of Jimmy MurphyJimmy MurphyJimmy Murphy was 38 in The Last American Hero as 'Spud'.
Birthday: Tue, Jan 01 1935
Portrait of Tom LigonTom LigonTom Ligon was 32 in The Last American Hero as 'Lamar'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 10 1940
Portrait of Ernie F. OrsattiErnie F. OrsattiErnie F. Orsatti was 33 in The Last American Hero as 'Davie Baer'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 13 1940 –
Sat, Sep 12 2020
Portrait of Erica HagenErica HagenErica Hagen was 27 in The Last American Hero as 'Trina Kingman'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 06 1946 –
Sat, Sep 15 2018
Portrait of Garland AtkinsGarland AtkinsGarland Atkins was >> in The Last American Hero as 'TV Reporter (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John Samuel BrawleyJohn Samuel BrawleyJohn Samuel Brawley was >> in The Last American Hero as 'Joe Casper (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bob ColeBob ColeBob Cole was >> in The Last American Hero as 'Marshall Collins (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lewis ComptonLewis ComptonLewis Compton was >> in The Last American Hero as 'Track Announcer - Martinsville (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill ConnellBill ConnellBill Connell was >> in The Last American Hero as 'Tiny (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ted DuncanTed DuncanTed Duncan was >> in The Last American Hero as 'ATF Agent (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul HolmanPaul HolmanPaul Holman was >> in The Last American Hero as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ned JarrettNed JarrettNed Jarrett was 40 in The Last American Hero as 'Track Announcer - Hickory (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 12 1932
Portrait of Lamont JohnsonLamont JohnsonLamont Johnson was >> in The Last American Hero as 'Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bridget Furr JonesBridget Furr JonesBridget Furr Jones was >> in The Last American Hero as 'Baby Girl with Junior Jackson at Speedway (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Leslie McConnellLeslie McConnellLeslie McConnell was >> in The Last American Hero as 'Merle (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Laurens MooreLaurens MooreLaurens Moore was >> in The Last American Hero as 'Wendel Terman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mike MuscatMike MuscatMike Muscat was 21 in The Last American Hero as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, May 22 1952
Portrait of Darlene ParkerDarlene ParkerDarlene Parker was >> in The Last American Hero as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Lamont JohnsonLamont JohnsonLamont Johnson was 50 in The Last American Hero as 'Director'
Birthday: Sat, Sep 30 1922 –
Sun, Oct 24 2010
Portrait of Barry SternBarry SternBarry Stern was 31 in The Last American Hero as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Wed, Feb 04 1942 –
Sat, Dec 12 2015
Portrait of Frederic W. BrostFrederic W. BrostFrederic W. Brost was >> in The Last American Hero as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jerry GrandeyJerry GrandeyJerry Grandey was >> in The Last American Hero as 'Assistant Director Trainee'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom WolfeTom WolfeTom Wolfe was 43 in The Last American Hero as 'Writer'
Birthday: Sun, Mar 02 1930 –
Mon, May 14 2018
Portrait of Bill KerbyBill KerbyBill Kerby was >> in The Last American Hero as 'Writer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William RobertsWilliam RobertsWilliam Roberts was >> in The Last American Hero as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John CuttsJohn CuttsJohn Cutts was >> in The Last American Hero as 'Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William RobertsWilliam RobertsWilliam Roberts was 59 in The Last American Hero as 'Producer'
Birthday: Thu, Sep 04 1913 –
Wed, Mar 05 1997
Portrait of Joe WizanJoe WizanJoe Wizan was 38 in The Last American Hero as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Mon, Jan 07 1935 –
Mon, Mar 21 2011
Portrait of Robbe RobertsRobbe RobertsRobbe Roberts was >> in The Last American Hero as 'Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom RolfTom RolfTom Rolf was 41 in The Last American Hero as 'Editor'
Birthday: Thu, Dec 31 1931
Portrait of Jerry WhittingtonJerry WhittingtonJerry Whittington was >> in The Last American Hero as 'Sound Effects Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles FoxCharles FoxCharles Fox was 32 in The Last American Hero as 'Music'
Birthday: Wed, Oct 30 1940
Portrait of George SilanoGeorge SilanoGeorge Silano was >> in The Last American Hero as 'Cinematography'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Everett CreachEverett CreachEverett Creach was 39 in The Last American Hero as 'Stunt Coordinator'
Birthday: Sun, Dec 24 1933 –
Thu, Nov 10 1994
Portrait of Marion DoughertyMarion DoughertyMarion Dougherty was 50 in The Last American Hero as 'Casting'
Birthday: Fri, Feb 09 1923 –
Sun, Dec 04 2011
Portrait of Colleen CallaghanColleen CallaghanColleen Callaghan was >> in The Last American Hero as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ted DuncanTed DuncanTed Duncan was >> in The Last American Hero as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Greg WalkerGreg WalkerGreg Walker was 27 in The Last American Hero as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Fri, Nov 09 1945
Portrait of Bud AlperBud AlperBud Alper was 42 in The Last American Hero as 'Sound Mixer'
Birthday: Sun, Aug 24 1930 –
Wed, Dec 19 2012
Portrait of Don J. BassmanDon J. BassmanDon J. Bassman was >> in The Last American Hero as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joyce SelznickJoyce SelznickJoyce Selznick was 48 in The Last American Hero as 'Casting'
Birthday: Thu, Feb 12 1925 –
Thu, Sep 17 1981
Portrait of James L. BerkeyJames L. BerkeyJames L. Berkey was 43 in The Last American Hero as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Thu, Apr 10 1930 –
Sat, Jul 03 1982
Portrait of Lawrence G. PaullLawrence G. PaullLawrence G. Paull was >> in The Last American Hero as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John W. RogersJohn W. RogersJohn W. Rogers was >> in The Last American Hero as 'Unit Production Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Russell GobleRussell GobleRussell Goble was >> in The Last American Hero as 'Property Master'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John AleseJohn AleseJohn Alese was >> in The Last American Hero as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Neil Castles Sr.Neil Castles Sr.Neil Castles Sr. was >> in The Last American Hero as 'Stunt Driver'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday