Greased Lightning (1977)
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Michael Schultz directs this charming bio-drama about America's first black stock car racing champion. RICHARD PRYOR plays Wendell Scott, a wide-eyed young man who has always loved the thrill of speed. After marrying the gorgeous Mary (PAM GRIER), Wendell begins to sell bootleg moonshine with… More Michael Schultz directs this charming bio-drama about America's first black stock car racing champion. RICHARD PRYOR plays Wendell Scott, a wide-eyed young man who has always loved the thrill of speed. After marrying the gorgeous Mary (PAM GRIER), Wendell begins to sell bootleg moonshine with his partner Pee Wee (CLEAVON LITTLE). But when Sheriff Cotton (VINCENT GARDINIA) finally tracks him down, a business proposition keeps him out of the slammer. Impressed with Wendell's accomplished driving skills, the sheriff asks him to try his hand at the racetrack, which will hopefully bring in the Black community as spectators. Both plans work. Soon, Wendell has committed to becoming a racing champion, and with the help of Pee Wee and the free-spirited Hutch (BEAU BRIDGES), he becomes just that.Copyright 1977 Warner Brothers. All rights reserved.
- Directed By
- Michael Schultz
- Written By
- Kenneth Vose, Lawrence DuKore, Melvin Van Peebles, Leon Capetanos
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Comedy
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1977 Wide
- Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
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Cast
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Richard Pryor
as Wendell Scott
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Beau Bridges
as Hutch
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Pam Grier
as Mary Jones
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Cleavon Little
as Peewee
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Vincent Gardenia
as Sheriff Cotton
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Richie Havens
as Woodrow
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Julian Bond
as Russell
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Earl Hindman
as Beau Welles
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Lucy Saroyan
as Hutch's Wife
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Noble Willingham
as Billy Joe Byrnes
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Bruce Atkins
as Deputy Turner
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Steve Fifield
as Deputies
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Georgia Allen
as Mary's Mother
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Maynard Jackson
as Minister
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Danny Nelson
as Wayne Carter
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Cara Dunn
as Restaurant Owner
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Alvin Huff
as Moonshiner
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Willie McWhorter
as Wendell Jr.
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Frederick Dennis Greene
as Slack
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Bill Cobbs
as Mr. Jones
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Minnie Gentry
as Wendell's Mother
