---
title: "The Last American Hero"
year: 1973
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-last-american-hero-1973"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 31605
imdb_id: "tt0070287"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 42
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Last American Hero (1973) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-last-american-hero-1973

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "The Last American Hero" (1973).
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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)
Runtime

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lamont Johnson
- **Networks / Studios**: 20th Century Fox

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jeff Bridges** as *Elroy Jackson Jr.*
- **Valerie Perrine** as *Marge Dennison*
- **Geraldine Fitzgerald** as *Frau Jackson*
- **Ned Beatty** as *Hackel*
- **Gary Busey** as *Wayne Jackson*
- **Lane Smith** as *Rick Penny*
- **Ed Lauter** as *Burton Colt*
- **William Smith** as *Kyle Kingman*
- **Gregory Walcott** as *Cleve Morley*
- **Art Lund** as *Elroy Jackson Sr.*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Last American Hero online?
The Last American Hero is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed The Last American Hero?
The Last American Hero was directed by Lamont Johnson.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Last American Hero — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31605)
- [THE LAST AMERICAN HERO, 1973 - HOLLOW SQUARE PRESS](https://www.hollowsquarepress.com/the-last-american-hero-1973.html)
- [The Last American Hero | Full Movie | Movies Anywhere](https://moviesanywhere.com/movie/the-last-american-hero)
- [The Last Full Measure review – half-hearted salute to an American hero | Film](http://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/may/28/the-last-full-measure-review-william-hurt-christopher-plummer-samuel-l-jackson-ed-harris)

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