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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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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Storyline
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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based on real person | man | united states of america | usa | police officer |Taglines:
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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Abe: You like this? living in the middle of nowhere? Cupa coffee, 2, 3 in the morning, you could die first.
Preston Tucker: Or you could go into the kitchen and make some
Abe: Who needs coffee, 2 in the morning? You sit down, read the paper, chew the fat with the waitress. Here, you look around, there's nothin' but scenery
Preston Tucker: I always thought we're the scenery. How do you like your coffee?
Abe: In the city.
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Written by Ernest Ball (as Ernest R. Ball) and J. Keirn Brennan (as J.K. Brennan)
Courtesy of Warner Brothers Music, a division of Warner Brothers, Inc.
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Goofs
During the nighttime scene between Tucker and Abe outside the Tucker plant, the red lit Tucker sign is on, then off, then on again before it is finally switched off along with all the other exterior lights. See more »Quotes
Preston Tucker: Abe. Gee I appreciate you stopping by. How long you got between trains?Abe: You like this? living in the middle of nowhere? Cupa coffee, 2, 3 in the morning, you could die first.
Preston Tucker: Or you could go into the kitchen and make some
Abe: Who needs coffee, 2 in the morning? You sit down, read the paper, chew the fat with the waitress. Here, you look around, there's nothin' but scenery
Preston Tucker: I always thought we're the scenery. How do you like your coffee?
Abe: In the city.
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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
Let the Rest of the World Go ByWritten by Ernest Ball (as Ernest R. Ball) and J. Keirn Brennan (as J.K. Brennan)
Courtesy of Warner Brothers Music, a division of Warner Brothers, Inc.
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
12 August 1988 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Tucker: The Man and His Dream 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:
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The first time I saw this movie was in an Intro To Occupations class, I really enjoyed it that time, and when it came on TV, I taped it because I liked it so much. Jeff Bridges deserved an oscar nomination for his outstanding performance as the determined Preston Tucker who has a dream to built a car, we get to see his progress, and dissapointments in the process. A nice supporting cast also livens the movie up even more. This is an extrememly memorable film with excellent performances and direction. This is a film that more people should see. ***1/2 out of ****.