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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.
Greased Lightning: Directed by Michael Schultz. With Richard Pryor, Beau Bridges, Pam Grier, Cleavon Little. The true life story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing driver to win an upper tier NASCAR race.
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- Action, Biography, Comedy
- Michael Schultz
- 1977-07
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Greased Lightning PG 1977 1h 36m Comedy Drama List Reviews 52% Audience Score 1,000+ Ratings World War II veteran Wendell Scott (Richard Pryor) runs Georgia moonshine and becomes the first black...
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- Michael Schultz
- PG
- Richard Pryor
This is the true story of Wendell Scott, America's first African American NASCAR driver, once he returns from WWII to find his hometown the way he left it. With seed money for a taxicab business, he learns all the county roads. With his new knowledge an opportunity presents itself with some steep consequences.
The life of NASCAR racing champion Wendell Scott. Scott's struggle to overcome racism and follow his dream of becoming a champion is seen, beginning at the end of World War II through 1971.
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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! Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
