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Greased Lightning (1977)

He drove 'em wild!

Genre : Action, Comedy, Drama

Runtime : 1H 36M

Director : Michael Schultz

Synopsis

This film is based on the true life story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing champion in America.

Actors

Richard Pryor
Richard Pryor
Wendell Scott
Beau Bridges
Beau Bridges
Hutch
Pam Grier
Pam Grier
Mary Jones
Cleavon Little
Cleavon Little
Peewee
Vincent Gardenia
Vincent Gardenia
Sheriff Cotton
Bill Cobbs
Bill Cobbs
Mr Jones
Noble Willingham
Noble Willingham
Billy Joe Byrnes
Richie Havens
Richie Havens
Woodrow
Earl Hindman
Earl Hindman
Beau Welles
Julian Bond
Julian Bond
Russell
Minnie Gentry
Minnie Gentry
Wendell’s Mother
Lucy Saroyan
Lucy Saroyan
Hutch’s Wife
Bruce Atkins
Bruce Atkins
Deputy Turner
Georgia Allen
Georgia Allen
Mrs. Jones

Crews

Michael Schultz
Michael Schultz
Director
Leon Capetanos
Leon Capetanos
Writer
Lawrence DuKore
Lawrence DuKore
Writer
Celia Bryant
Celia Bryant
Costume Design

Trailers and other movies

Greased Lightning - Trailer

Posters and backgrounds

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