Greased Lightning (1977)

Name: Greased Lightning
Director: Michael Schultz
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama
Released: 1977-07-01
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Cast: Richard Pryor, Beau Bridges, Pam Grier, Cleavon Little

Action Comedy Drama

Director: Michael Schultz

Cast: Richard Pryor, Beau Bridges, Pam Grier, Cleavon Little

Runtime96 min

RatingPG

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The true life story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing driver to win an upper-tier NASCAR race.

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Greased Lightning from 1977 directed by Michael Schultz offers a compelling blend of action, comedy, and drama, centered around the inspiring true story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing driver to win an upper-tier NASCAR race. Starring the legendary Richard Pryor, the film showcases Schultz's dynamic directorial style and the powerful performances of its ensemble cast.

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Greased Lightning is a 1977 American biographical film starring Richard Pryor, Beau Bridges, and Pam Grier, and directed by Michael Schultz. The film is based loosely on the true life story of Wendell Scott, the first Black NASCAR race winner and later a 2015 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee.