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Richard Pryor, Beau Bridges, Pam Grier, Cleavon Little, Vincent Gardenia ... see more see more... , Richie Havens , Julian Bond , Earl Hindman , Lucy Saroyan , Noble Willingham , Bruce Atkins , Steve Fifield , Georgia Allen , Maynard Jackson , Danny Nelson , Cara Dunn , Alvin Huff , Willie McWhorter , Frederick Dennis Greene , Bill Cobbs , Minnie Gentry

Michael Schultz directs this charming bio-drama about America's first black stock car racing champion. RICHARD PRYOR plays Wendell Scott, a wide-eyed young man who has always loved the thrill of speed... read more read more.... After marrying the gorgeous Mary (PAM GRIER), Wendell begins to sell bootleg moonshine with his partner Pee Wee (CLEAVON LITTLE). But when Sheriff Cotton (VINCENT GARDINIA) finally tracks him down, a business proposition keeps him out of the slammer. Impressed with Wendell's accomplished driving skills, the sheriff asks him to try his hand at the racetrack, which will hopefully bring in the Black community as spectators. Both plans work. Soon, Wendell has committed to becoming a racing champion, and with the help of Pee Wee and the free-spirited Hutch (BEAU BRIDGES), he becomes just that.Copyright 1977 Warner Brothers. All rights reserved.

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  • hhalto
    February 16, 2012
    hhalto
    Expecting another Pryor laughfest? This is a straight on drama. Look out for Julian Bond in a small part.

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