The Last American Hero 1973
“Instead of a white stallion, he rode a full race, powder blue stocker.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Director
- Lamont Johnson
- Network
- 20th Century Fox
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
What is The Last American Hero?
Topic: Film "The Last American Hero" (1973). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1973
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 27, 1973
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- 20th Century Fox
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $1,000,000
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.7/10 from 42 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~95 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- 20th Century Fox
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Topic: Film "The Last American Hero" (1973).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
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Constraint 6: Word count: 150-190 words.
Source [1]: Title: The Last American Hero (1973). Rating: PG. Release Date: 07/27/1973 (US). Genre: Drama. Runtime: 1h 35m. Synopsis: A young hell raiser quits his moonshine business and tries to become the best NASCAR racer the south has ever seen. Loosely based on the true story of NASCAR driver Junior Johnson.
Source [2]: Director: Lamont Johnson. Mentions "Tom" enjoyed the experience.
Source [3]: General retailer info (not useful for facts).
Source [4]: Review for "The Last Full Measure" (irrelevant, do not use).
Title: The Last American Hero
Year: 1973
Genre: Drama
Rating: PG
Release Date: July 27, 1973 (US)
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“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Last American Hero worth watching?
The Last American Hero holds a community rating of 5.7/10 based on 42 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Last American Hero and when was it released?
The Last American Hero is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 1973. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Last American Hero?
The Last American Hero was directed by Lamont Johnson.
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