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Tucker: The Man and His Dream

(1988)Directed by Francis Ford Coppola111 min · PGDrama
“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.”

Ypsilanti, Michigan, 1945. Engineer Preston Tucker dreams of designing the car of future, but his innovative envision will be repeatedly sabotaged by his own unrealistic expectations and the Detroit automobile industry tycoons.

Jeff Bridgesas Preston Tucker
Joan Allenas Vera
Martin Landauas Abe
Frederic Forrestas Eddie
Makoas Jimmy
Dean Stockwellas Howard Hughes
Christian Slateras Junior
Nina Siemaszkoas Marilyn Lee
Marshall Bellas Frank
Peter Donatas Kerner
Elias Koteasas Alex
Jay O. Sandersas Kirby
Corin Nemecas Noble
Don Novelloas Stan
Anders Johnsonas Johnny
Dean Goodmanas Bennington
John X. Heartas Ferguson's Agent
Patti Austinas Millie
Sandy Bullas Stan's Assistant
Joe Miksakas Judge
Scott Beachas Floyd Cerf
Roland Scrivneras Oscar Beasley
Bob Saffordas Narrator (voice)
Larry Menkinas Doc