The Last American Hero
“Instead of a white stallion, he rode a full race, powder blue stocker.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Last American Hero (1973) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-12
Top Cast
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Jeff Bridges
Elroy Jackson Jr.
Valerie Perrine
Marge Dennison
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Frau Jackson
Ned Beatty
Hackel
Gary Busey
Wayne Jackson
Lane Smith
Rick Penny
Ed Lauter
Burton Colt
William Smith
Kyle Kingman
Gregory Walcott
Cleve Morley
Art Lund
Elroy Jackson Sr.
Jimmy Murphy
Spud
Tom Ligon
Lamar
Ernie F. Orsatti
Davie Baer
Erica Hagen
Trina Kingman
Garland Atkins
TV Reporter (uncredited)
John Samuel Brawley
Joe Casper (uncredited)
Bob Cole
Marshall Collins (uncredited)
Lewis Compton
Track Announcer - Martinsville (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 27, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.5x
-$1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lamont Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Wolfe, Bill Kerby, William Roberts
- Original Score
- Charles Fox
- Original Title
- The Last American Hero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lamont Johnson
Tom Wolfe, Bill Kerby, William Roberts
Charles Fox
George Silano
Robbe Roberts, Tom Rolf
John Cutts, Joe Wizan, William Roberts
Department Leadership Roster
Lamont Johnson
Director
Everett Creach
Stunt Coordinator
John Cutts
Producer
Tom Wolfe
Writer
Bill Kerby
Writer
Robbe Roberts
Editor
William Roberts
Producer
Tom Rolf
Editor
William Roberts
Writer
George Silano
Director of Photography
Charles Fox
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last American Hero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Last American Hero?
The Last American Hero was directed by Lamont Johnson.
Who stars in The Last American Hero?
The principal cast of The Last American Hero includes Jeff Bridges, Valerie Perrine, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Ned Beatty, Gary Busey.
When was The Last American Hero released and how long is it?
The Last American Hero was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Last American Hero?
The Last American Hero had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $1M at the worldwide box office (0.5 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Last American Hero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last American Hero was composed by Charles Fox.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last American Hero?
The Last American Hero holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).