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Greased Lightning (1977)The true life story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing driver to win an upper tier NASCAR race. Director:Michael Schultz |
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Title: Greased Lightning (1977)
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| Beau Bridges | ... | ||
| Pam Grier | ... | ||
| Cleavon Little | ... |
Peewee
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Sheriff Cotton
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Richie Havens | ... |
Woodrow
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Julian Bond | ... |
Russell
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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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Mr. Jones
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Georgia Allen | ... |
Mrs. Jones
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The true life story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing driver to win an upper tier NASCAR race.
Plot Keywords:
stock car racing | african american | richard pryor | automobile | racial |Taglines:
Richard Pryor Drives 'Em WildParents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
July 1977 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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 & Norman Gimbel
Performed by Richie Havens
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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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"All Come True"Written by Fred Karlin & Norman Gimbel
Performed by Richie Havens
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This movie showed the life of one mans adversity in a sport that he loved but not always loved him back. I had the great pleasure of meeting Wendell Scott at a car show in the 80's. He was a very kind hearted man that loved to meet and greet people. I have this movie on tape so that I can show my son when he grows up. It is a great story that every man of any race should see.