starring
Richard Pryor Beau Bridges
Vincent Gardenia and Richie Havens
The triumphant true story of Wendell Scott who returned from World
War II with ambitions to own his own garage but instead overcame poverty and prejudice to become the first black, stock-car racing champion of America.
Comedian Richard Pryor gives a rare and powerful straight performance as the ex-moonshine runner who puts his driving skills to more legal use and finds a place in the history books.
Screenplay by KENNETH VOSE .
LAWRENCE DUKORE. MELVIN VAN PEEBLES and LEON CAPETANOS
Produced by HANNAH WEINSTEIN Directed by MICHAEL SCHULTZ
* FILMS: page 19