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Greased Lightning (1977)
This film is based on the true life story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing champion in America. Director:Michael Schultz |
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Cast
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| Richard Pryor | ... | ||
| Beau Bridges | ... | ||
| Pam Grier | ... | ||
| Cleavon Little | ... |
Peewee
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Vincent Gardenia | ... |
Sheriff Cotton
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Richie Havens | ... |
Woodrow
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Julian Bond | ... |
Russell
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Earl Hindman | ... |
Beau Welles
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Minnie Gentry | ... |
Wendell's Mother
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Lucy Saroyan | ... |
Hutch's Wife
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Noble Willingham | ... |
Billy Joe Byrnes
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Bruce Atkins | ... |
Deputy Turner
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Steve Fifield | ... |
Deputy Drinkwater
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| Bill Cobbs | ... |
Mr. Jones
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Georgia Allen | ... |
Mrs. Jones
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This film is based on the true life story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing champion in America.
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Stock Car Racing | African American | Richard Pryor | Automobile | Racial | See more »Taglines:
Richard Pryor Drives 'Em WildParents Guide:
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Blyskawicznie See more »Company Credits
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Peewee: What'chyou looking for, Wendell?
Wendell Scott: Some of this, some of that, some of everything. A universal joint.
Peewee: Hmph. I wouldn't know a universal joint if it bit me.
Wendell Scott: Well, one's about to bite you.
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Written by Fred Karlin & Bradford Craig
Performed by Roberta Flack See more »
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Maynard Jackson, Jr., the first African-American mayor of Atlanta, appears in the film as the minister at Wendell and Mary's wedding. See more »Quotes
[searching for car parts in a scrap yard]Peewee: What'chyou looking for, Wendell?
Wendell Scott: Some of this, some of that, some of everything. A universal joint.
Peewee: Hmph. I wouldn't know a universal joint if it bit me.
Wendell Scott: Well, one's about to bite you.
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Connections
Referenced in "Phineas and Ferb: Greece Lightning/Leave the Busting to Us (#1.25)" (2008) See more »Soundtracks
"Maybe Tomorrow"Written by Fred Karlin & Bradford Craig
Performed by Roberta Flack See more »
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