Greased Lightning (1977)
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Michael Schultz directs this charming bio-drama about America's first black stock car racing champion. RICHARD PRYOR plays Wendell Scott, a wide-eyed young man who has always loved the thrill of speed. After marrying the gorgeous Mary (PAM GRIER), Wendell begins to sell bootleg moonshine with his partner Pee Wee (CLEAVON LITTLE). But when Sheriff Cotton (VINCENT GARDINIA) finally tracks him down, a business proposition keeps him out of the slammer. Impressed with Wendell's accomplished driving … More
| Rating: | PG (adult situations/language, violence) |
| Genre: | Drama, Action & Adventure, Comedy |
| Directed By: | Michael Schultz |
| Written By: | Kenneth Vose, Melvin Van Peebles, Leonidas Capetanos, Lawrence DuKore, Kenneth Vose |
| In Theaters: | Jan 1, 1977 Wide |
| On DVD: | Aug 22, 2006 |
| Runtime: |
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Cast
as Wendell Scott
as Hutch
as Mary Jones
as Peewee
as Sheriff Cotton
as Woodrow
as Russell
as Beau Welles
as Mrs. Scott
as Hutch's Wife
as Billy Joe Byrnes
as Deputy
as Deputy
as Mary's Parent
as Mary's Parent
as Minister
as Wayne Carter
as Restaurant Owner
as Moonshiner
as Wendell Jr.
as Slack
as Speedway Announcer
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Expecting another Pryor laughfest? This is a straight on drama. Look out for Julian Bond in a small part.
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