The Last American Hero

The Last American Hero1973

Genre: Drama, Sport
The Last American Hero (also known as Hard Driver) is a 1973 sports drama film based on the true story of American NASCAR driver Junior Johnson. Directed by Lamont Johnson, it stars Jeff Bridges as Junior Jackson, the character based on Johnson. The… more »



Burton Colt:
How you've changed. Last time I saw you, you were gonna whip my ass with whatever it by-god takes. Now you want a job.

Elroy Jackson Jr.:
[about Colt's racing trophy] Two questions: how long's it been since you won that thing, and do you want more?

Burton Colt:
Your manners haven't changed.

Elroy Jackson Jr.:
I don't want no job, neither. I work for nothin', take fifty percent of the prize money.

Burton Colt:
To begin with, I hire drivers on *my* terms.

Elroy Jackson Jr.:
And end up nowhere.

Burton Colt:
Where do you get off being so goddamn snotty?

Elroy Jackson Jr.:
I know my potential. So do you.

Burton Colt:
One race, twenty percent, you'll say forty, I'll say thirty. Yes or no?

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