Greased Lightning
“He drove 'em wild!”
Synopsis
The true life story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing driver to win an upper-tier NASCAR race.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Richard Pryor
Wendell Scott
Beau Bridges
Hutch
Pam Grier
Mary Jones
Cleavon Little
Peewee
Vincent Gardenia
Sheriff Cotton
Bill Cobbs
Mr Jones
Noble Willingham
Billy Joe Byrnes
Richie Havens
Woodrow
Earl Hindman
Beau Welles
Julian Bond
Russell
Minnie Gentry
Wendell’s Mother
Lucy Saroyan
Hutch’s Wife
Bruce Atkins
Deputy Turner
Georgia Allen
Mrs. Jones
Steve Fifield
Deputy Drinkwater
Bill Cobbs
Mr. Jones
Maynard Jackson
Minister
Danny Nelson
Wayne Carter
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Schultz
- Screenplay & Story
- Melvin Van Peebles
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin, Bradford Craig
- Original Title
- Greased Lightning
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Third World Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Schultz
Melvin Van Peebles, Leon Capetanos, Lawrence DuKore, Ken Vose
Fred Karlin, Bradford Craig
George Bouillet
Randy Roberts, Bob Wyman, Christopher Holmes
J. Lloyd Grant, Richard Bell, Hannah Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Schultz
Director
Leon Capetanos
Writer
Lawrence DuKore
Writer
Melvin Van Peebles
Screenplay
Melvin Van Peebles
Writer
Ken Vose
Writer
Hannah Weinstein
Producer
Randy Roberts
Editor
Bob Wyman
Editor
Christopher Holmes
Editor
Ted Duncan
Stunt Coordinator
Ernest Robinson
Stunt Coordinator
Celia Bryant
Costume Design
George Bouillet
Director of Photography
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Greased Lightning
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Greased Lightning about?
The true life story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing driver to win an upper-tier NASCAR race.
Who directed Greased Lightning?
Greased Lightning was directed by Michael Schultz.
Who stars in Greased Lightning?
The principal cast of Greased Lightning includes Richard Pryor, Beau Bridges, Pam Grier, Cleavon Little, Vincent Gardenia.
When was Greased Lightning released and how long is it?
Greased Lightning was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Greased Lightning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Greased Lightning was composed by Fred Karlin, Bradford Craig.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Greased Lightning?
Greased Lightning holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).