(1973)Directed by Lamont Johnson95 min · PGDrama

“Instead of a white stallion, he rode a full race, powder blue stocker.”

A young hell raiser quits his moonshine business and tries to become the best NASCAR racer the south has ever seen. Loosely based on the true story of NASCAR driver Junior Johnson.

Jeff Bridgesas Elroy Jackson Jr.

Valerie Perrineas Marge Dennison

Geraldine Fitzgeraldas Frau Jackson

Ned Beattyas Hackel

Gary Buseyas Wayne Jackson

Lane Smithas Rick Penny

Ed Lauteras Burton Colt

William Smithas Kyle Kingman

Gregory Walcottas Cleve Morley

Art Lundas Elroy Jackson Sr.

Jimmy Murphyas Spud

Tom Ligonas Lamar

Ernie F. Orsattias Davie Baer

Erica Hagenas Trina Kingman

Garland Atkinsas TV Reporter (uncredited)

John Samuel Brawleyas Joe Casper (uncredited)

Bob Coleas Marshall Collins (uncredited)

Lewis Comptonas Track Announcer - Martinsville (uncredited)

Bill Connellas Tiny (uncredited)

TD Ted Duncanas ATF Agent (uncredited)

Paul Holmanas Party Guest (uncredited)

Ned Jarrettas Track Announcer - Hickory (uncredited)

Lamont Johnsonas Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)

Bridget Furr Jonesas Baby Girl with Junior Jackson at Speedway (uncredited)

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