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Greased Lightning
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Greased Lightning

1977-07-01 · 96 min · ★ 6.4

Action · Comedy · Drama

The true life story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing driver to win an upper-tier NASCAR race.

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Directors
Michael Schultz
Production companies
Third World Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard PryorRichard PryorWendell Scott
Beau BridgesBeau BridgesHutch
Pam GrierPam GrierMary Jones
Cleavon LittleCleavon LittlePeewee
Vincent GardeniaVincent GardeniaSheriff Cotton
Bill CobbsBill CobbsMr Jones
Noble WillinghamNoble WillinghamBilly Joe Byrnes
Richie HavensRichie HavensWoodrow
Earl HindmanEarl HindmanBeau Welles
Julian BondJulian BondRussell
Minnie GentryMinnie GentryWendell’s Mother
Lucy SaroyanLucy SaroyanHutch’s Wife
Bruce AtkinsDeputy Turner
Georgia AllenMrs. Jones
Steve FifieldDeputy Drinkwater
Bill CobbsBill CobbsMr. Jones
Maynard JacksonMinister
Danny NelsonDanny NelsonWayne Carter
Clara DunnRestaurant Owner
Alvin HuffMoonshiner

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