Tucker: The Man and His Dream 1988
“When they tried to buy him, he refused. When they tried to bully him, he resisted. When they tried to break him, he became an American legend. The true story of Preston Tucker.”
What is Tucker: The Man and His Dream?
Tucker: The Man and His Dream is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 111 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 12, 1988
- Studios
- Lucasfilm Ltd., American Zoetrope
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Tucker: The Man and His Dream is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Lucasfilm Ltd., American Zoetrope. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“An engineer dreams of building a futuristic car despite corporate sabotage.”
- Features a visionary protagonist
- Explores the automotive industry
- Subject to industry sabotage
- Challenged by unrealistic expectations
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas about ambitious inventors.
The film deals with corporate opposition and personal ambition.
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When was the film released?
The film was released in 1988.
Where is the story set?
The story is set in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
What is Preston Tucker's profession?
He is an engineer.
What does Preston Tucker dream of designing?
He dreams of designing the car of the future.
Who sabotages his innovative vision?
His own unrealistic expectations and Detroit automobile industry tycoons.
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