Greased Lightning

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Greased Lightning

PG

1977

1h 36m

Comedy

Drama

Action

Biography

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World War II veteran Wendell Scott (Richard Pryor) runs Georgia moonshine and becomes the first black NASCAR driver.

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David Elliott

Chicago Daily News

Pryor's rabbit-faced anxiety does not really get the chance it needs here -- he's a natural loony -- but his performance is very humanly attractive.

Oct 3, 2023

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Frederick I. Douglas

Baltimore Afro-American

The most fascinating aspect of the movie is that it shows that Richard Pryor and Pam Grier have considerable abilities in their profession, something that has not always come out in their previous movies.

Dec 9, 2020

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Dallas H

This movie is decent and all. But I would not consider it on my favorite list of films featuring either Richard Pryor, Beau Bridges, Pam Grier, or Cleavon Little. Even then, it was still worth a watch.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/06/25

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CodyZamboni Z

Fun, Amusing, One of Pryor's best and more serious performances, Pam Grier shines as Pryor's supportive wife. Well staged racing scenes,

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/11/25

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Karl N

Always loved Richard Pryor and Cleavon Little.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/13/23

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Michael W

This racing movie was pretty good. Richard Pryor, Beau Bridges, Pam Grier, and the rest of the cast did a pretty good job in this movie. This true story about the life of the first African American stock car driver Wendell Scott was dramatic, inspirational, and entertaining. It's about doing something that you've always wanted to do and not letting anyone get the best of you. If you haven't seen this movie yet, check it out sometime. It's worth watching.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Audience Member

For Richard Pryor fans, this biopic of the first African-American Nascar winner is not bad.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Audience Member

good bio-pic about USA's first black stock car driver

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Michael Schultz

Director

Richard Pryor

Wendell Scott

Beau Bridges

Hutch

Pam Grier

Mary Jones

Cleavon Little

Peewee

Vincent Gardenia

Sheriff Cotton

Richard Pryor Passes Away at 65

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Synopsis

World War II veteran Wendell Scott (Richard Pryor) runs Georgia moonshine and becomes the first black NASCAR driver.

Director: Michael Schultz
Producer: Hannah Weinstein, Lester Berman
Screenwriter: Melvin Van Peebles, Kenneth Vose, Leon Capetanos, Lawrence DuKore
Production Co: Warner Brothers/Seven Arts, Third World Cinema
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Action, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 19, 2016
Runtime: 1h 36m

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