43: The Richard Petty Story (1972)

Director:

Edward J. Lakso

Writer:

Edward J. Lakso

Stars:

Darren McGavin, Kathie Browne, Noah Beery Jr.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Darren McGavin	...	Lee Petty
Kathie Browne	...	Elizabeth
Noah Beery Jr.	...	Julie
L.Q. Jones	...	Ed Koler
Lynne Marta	...	Lynda Petty
Pierre Jalbert	...	Curtis Cross
Richard Petty	...	Himself
William Alspaugh	...	Philips
Temi Moffit	...	Susan
Joel Brown	...	Richard age 7
James Morris	...	Richard age 17
Les Atkins	...	The Promoter
Timmy Petty	...	Maurice age 5
Alan Edwards	...	Maurice age 15
Hal Reed	...	Reporter

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

nascar | mechanic | father son relationship | driver | stock car racing | 

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | Sport

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Certificate:

G

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

November 1972 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Richard Petty Story

Filming Locations:

Riverside, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Victory Lane

Technical Specs

Runtime:

83 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Hangdown Road"
Written by Edward J. Lakso
Performed by Marty Robbins

User Reviews

It was too early.

The plot gives an insight of how Petty Enterprises started and how Richard became the king. It was told from Lee's point of view and of course Richard played himself.

Yes, this was made on the cheap and you can clearly see Richard was uncomfortable with acting. There were many composite characters that left me a little confused. But I found it enjoyable not only because I have been a Richard Petty fan for forty years (in fact I met Kyle and he's one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet) and Darren McGavin nailed Lee Petty's character down pat.

Yes if you been a race fan it is kind of a fun little movie to watch. But it was too early because Richard was at the zenith of his career at the time, and it wasn't about Richard as much as it was about Lee. But if you want the real story might I suggest Petty Blue.