27 Jul 1973
The Last American Hero
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.
The Frame-Up
SHOOTING THE WORKS IN THRILLS!
A detective investigates a racing scam.
Top Billed Cast
Paul Kelly Mark MacArthur
Julie Bishop Betty Lindale (as Jacqueline Wells)
George McKay Joe Lavery
Robert Emmett O'Connor Larry Mann (aka John Mench)
Ray Bennett Franey Forrester
Wade Boteler Capt. Donovan
Edward Earle Ellery Richards
C. Montague Shaw James (J.R.) Weston
John Tyrrell Soapy Connor
Ted Oliver Spud Gitale
Horace Murphy Dr. Phillips
Ernie Adams Horse Player (uncredited)
William Arnold Tod Ellison (uncredited)
Harry Bernard Henchman (uncredited)
Edmund Cobb George Andrews (uncredited)
Nick Copeland Ben (uncredited)
Dick Curtis Slim (uncredited)
Eddie Fetherston Salesman (uncredited)
Harry Fleischmann Franey Henchman (uncredited)
Carlton Griffin Café Manager (uncredited)
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