How long is The Last American Hero?

The Last American Hero is 1 hr 35 min long.

Who is Elroy Jackson Jr./Junior Jackson in The Last American Hero?

Jeff Bridges plays Elroy Jackson Jr./Junior Jackson in the film.

The Last American Hero

Name: The Last American Hero
Genre: Action/Adventure
Duration: 95
Rating: 52

Junior Jackson (Jeff Bridges) is a Southern boy with a penchant for driving too fast along his native North Carolina backroads. But when his father, Elroy (Art Lund), is jailed for moonshining, Junior decides to go pro, if only to be able to buy Elroy a few prison privileges. With the help of his brother, Wayne (Gary Busey), he slowly climbs the ranks of the various racing circuits. Often at odds with corporate sponsors, Jackson nevertheless becomes one of the first celebrities of NASCAR.

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How long is The Last American Hero?: The Last American Hero is 1 hr 35 min long.

Who directed The Last American Hero?: Lamont Johnson

Who is Elroy Jackson Jr./Junior Jackson in The Last American Hero?: Jeff Bridges plays Elroy Jackson Jr./Junior Jackson in the film.

What is The Last American Hero about?: Junior Jackson (Jeff Bridges) is a Southern boy with a penchant for driving too fast along his native North Carolina backroads. But when his father, Elroy (Art Lund), is jailed for moonshining, Junior decides to go pro, if only to be able to buy Elroy a few prison privileges. With the help of his brother, Wayne (Gary Busey), he slowly climbs the ranks of the various racing circuits. Often at odds with corporate sponsors, Jackson nevertheless becomes one of the first celebrities of NASCAR.