IMDb >
Greased Lightning (1977)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsGreased Lightning (1977) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 9 | slideshow) |
        |
Overview
User Rating:
Release Date:
July 1977 (USA) moreTagline:
Richard Pryor Drives 'Em WildPlot:
This film is based on the true life story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing champion in America. | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
User Comments:
The courage of the Blackman moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Richard Pryor | ... | Wendell Scott |
 | Beau Bridges | ... | Hutch |
 | Pam Grier | ... | Mary Jones |
 | Cleavon Little | ... | Peewee |
| Vincent Gardenia | ... | Sheriff Cotton |
| Richie Havens | ... | Woodrow |
| Julian Bond | ... | Russell |
| Earl Hindman | ... | Beau Welles |
| Minnie Gentry | ... | Wendell's Mother |
| Lucy Saroyan | ... | Hutch's Wife |
| Noble Willingham | ... | Billy Joe Byrnes |
| Bruce Atkins | ... | Deputy Turner |
 | Steve Fifield | ... | Deputy Drinkwater |
 | Bill Cobbs | ... | Mr. Jones |
| Georgia Allen | ... | Mrs. Jones |
Additional Details
Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
96 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoFun Stuff
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Phineas and Ferb: Greece Lightning/Leave the Busting to Us (#1.25)" (2008) moreSoundtrack:
All Come True moreFAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Greased Lightning (1977)Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Days of Thunder | Six Pack | The Great Race | Car Wash | Cannonball! |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Action section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |
This movie showed that. Nothing can hold you down. Not even color. Wendell Scott showed what a person can do. When the backs and prejudiced are up against the wall. I'm so proud of him I dont know what to do. I can view this movie over and over again.