The story of Preston Tucker, the maverick car designer and his ill-fated challenge to the auto industry with his revolutionary car concept.
Director:
Francis Ford Coppola
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Title: Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988)
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Jeff Bridges | ... | Preston Tucker | |
| Joan Allen | ... | Vera | |
| Martin Landau | ... | Abe | |
| Frederic Forrest | ... | Eddie | |
| Mako | ... | Jimmy | |
| Elias Koteas | ... | Alex Tremulis | |
| Christian Slater | ... | Junior | |
| Nina Siemaszko | ... | Marilyn Lee | |
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Anders Johnson | ... | Johnny |
| Corin Nemec | ... | Noble (as Corky Nemec) | |
| Marshall Bell | ... | Frank | |
| Jay O. Sanders | ... | Kirby | |
| Peter Donat | ... | Kerner | |
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Dean Goodman | ... | Bennington |
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John X. Heart | ... | Ferguson's Agent |
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Based on a true story. Shortly after World War II, Preston Tucker is a grandiose schemer with a new dream, to produce the best cars ever made. With the assistance of Abe Karatz and some impressive salesmanship on his own part, he obtains funding and begins to build his factory. The whole movie also has many parallels with director Coppola's own efforts to build a new movie studio of his own. Written by Reid Gagle
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When they tried to buy him, he refused. When they tried to bully him, he resisted. When they tried to break him, he became an American legend. The true story of Preston Tucker.Parents Guide:
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Written by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Arrangement by Bob Wilber
Courtesy of Tusken Music
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In the last scene crew members are clearly visible reflected in the red car. See more »Crazy Credits
The opening credits play over footage done in the style of a Tucker promotional film. The 2018 Blu-ray Disc release of the film includes the actual promo film as a bonus feature, with optional Francis Ford Coppola commentary. See more »Alternate Versions
2018 Blu-ray Disc release features a newly-film introduction to the film by director Francis Ford Coppola. See more »Soundtracks
Song of IndiaWritten by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Arrangement by Bob Wilber
Courtesy of Tusken Music
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
12 August 1988 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Tucker: L'homme et son rêve See more »Filming Locations:
City Hall - 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, California, USA See more »Edit
Box Office
Budget:
$23,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$3,709,562, 14 August 1988Gross USA:
$19,652,638Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$19,652,638Company Credits
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Jeff Bridges stars as Preston Tucker, a pioneer of automobile manufacturing in the 1940s. The Tucker Torpedo was well ahead of its time, with disc brakes, seat belts and fuel injection, all new innovations.
The big three auto makers plotted against Tucker, not thrilled with the new competition. A real life courtroom drama ensues with a David vs. Goliath like battle with crooked politicians, bad journalism and a man with a big dream. Coppola put his heart and soul into the making of Tucker, much like the subject did into his car. This film is a fine example of bringing to life a man with a dream who never gave up; very inspirational.