Greased Lightning(1977)
He drove 'em wild!
Greased Lightning Synopsis
The true life story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing driver to win an upper-tier NASCAR race.
Greased Lightning (1977) is a action, comedy and drama film directed by Michael Schultz, released on July 1, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Richard Pryor, Beau Bridges, Pam Grier and Cleavon Little. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Schultz
- Writers:
- Lawrence DuKore, Leon Capetanos, Melvin Van Peebles
- Producers:
- Hannah Weinstein
- Cinematographer:
- George Bouillet
- Composer:
- Fred Karlin
- Production:
- Third World Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Greased Lightning (1977) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Greased Lightning before you stream it.
Greased Lightning Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Pryor
as Wendell Scott
Beau Bridges
as Hutch
Pam Grier
as Mary Jones
Cleavon Little
as Peewee
Vincent Gardenia
as Sheriff Cotton
Bill Cobbs
as Mr Jones
Noble Willingham
as Billy Joe Byrnes
Richie Havens
as Woodrow
Earl Hindman
as Beau Welles
Julian Bond
as Russell
Minnie Gentry
as Wendell’s Mother
Lucy Saroyan
as Hutch’s Wife
Key crew
Directed by Michael Schultz, written by Lawrence DuKore, Leon Capetanos and Melvin Van Peebles, produced by Hannah Weinstein.
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Greased Lightning Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 47 ratings.
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Greased Lightning – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Greased Lightning online?
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Greased Lightning (1977) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Greased Lightning?
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The main cast of Greased Lightning (1977) includes Richard Pryor, Beau Bridges, Pam Grier, Cleavon Little and Vincent Gardenia. The film was directed by Michael Schultz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Greased Lightning released?
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Greased Lightning was released on July 1, 1977 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Greased Lightning worth watching?
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Greased Lightning (1977) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 47 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Greased Lightning?
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Yes. The official Greased Lightning trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.