Overview

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.

Cast

Jeff Bridges, Valerie Perrine, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Ned Beatty, Gary Busey, Lane Smith, Ed Lauter, William Smith

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What is "The Last American Hero" about?

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.

When was "The Last American Hero" released?

The Last American Hero was released in 1973.

Who stars in "The Last American Hero"?

The cast includes Jeff Bridges, Valerie Perrine, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Ned Beatty.