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Greased Lightning is a 1977 American biographical film starring Richard Pryor, Beau Bridges, and Pam Grier, and directed by Michael Schultz. The film is based loosely on the true life story of Wendell Scott, the first Black NASCAR race winner and later a 2015 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee.
A biographical comedy about Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing driver to win an upper tier NASCAR race. See the cast, crew, reviews, trivia, and more on IMDb, the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content.
- (2K)
- Action, Biography, Comedy
- Michael Schultz
- 1977-07
A comedy film about a car thief who builds a racing car with his friends. See the full list of actors, directors, writers, producers and other crew members on IMDb.
A comedy-drama film starring Richard Pryor as a moonshine runner and NASCAR driver. See the ratings, cast, plot summary, and streaming options for this 1977 movie.
- (24)
- Michael Schultz
- PG
- Richard Pryor
A comedy drama film starring Richard Pryor as Wendell Scott, the first African American to win a NASCAR race. The film depicts his struggles with racism, poverty and family in his pursuit of his dream.
- Michael Schultz
- Richard Pryor
Learn about the true life story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing driver to win an upper tier NASCAR race. Find out how he overcame racial barriers and pursued his passion for speed in 1950s America.
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Greased Lightning (1977) Superstar Richard Pryor is Wendell Scott, a top stock car racer, in this action-filled biopic with a comic twist. Action-packed entertainment for the whole family! 1,325 IMDb 6.4 1 h 36 min 1977. PG. Drama · Comedy · Action · Sports. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $3.99. Buy. HD $10.49. More purchase. options.
