Greased Lightning (1977) Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Based on the life story of NASCAR auto racing champion Wendell Scott, this film, starring Richard Pryor as Scott, covers his struggles -- from the end of World War II to 1971-- to overcome racism and gain the freedom to demonstrate his winning auto-racing skills to everyone. He is not without support: he has Mary Jones (Pam Grier), his loving wife, a sense of humor, and quite a few good friends, including the white race-car driver Hutch (Beau Bridges). Filmed in the Atlanta area, this movie features performances by folksinger Richie Havens, Julian Bond (later a Congressman), and Maynard Jackson (at one time Atlanta's mayor). - Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Run Time:
96 min.
Production Co.:
Third World, Warner Brothers
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Drama
Keywords:
Black [race], NASCAR, auto-racing, prejudice, race-car driver, racism
Setting:
Grand National
Time Period:
1945-1971
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