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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.
A comedy-drama film starring Richard Pryor as Wendell Scott, the first black NASCAR driver to win an upper tier race. The film depicts his struggles with racism, poverty and car racing in 1950s America.
- (2K)
- Action, Biography, Comedy
- Michael Schultz
- 1977-07
A comedy drama film about the first black NASCAR driver, Wendell Scott, played by Richard Pryor. See reviews, ratings, cast, photos, and where to watch online.
- (24)
- Michael Schultz
- PG
- Richard Pryor
A biographical comedy drama about NASCAR racing champion Wendell Scott, starring Richard Pryor and Beau Bridges. Learn about the film's synopsis, cast, crew, photos, videos, and more.
- Michael Schultz
- Richard Pryor
Find out who starred in and worked on the 1977 comedy film Greased Lightning, directed by Michael Schultz and written by Kenneth Vose, Lawrence DuKore, Melvin Van Peebles and Leon Capetanos. See the full list of actors, producers, composers, cinematographers and more on IMDb.
Superstar Richard Pryor is Wendell Scott, a top stock car racer, in this action-filled biopic with a comic twist. Action-packed entertainment for the whole family! Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
Learn about the true story of Wendell Scott, the first black NASCAR driver, and his struggles for equality and success in 1950s America. See the cast, crew, reviews, trivia and more on IMDb.
