Review of Greased Lightning (1977) by Ryan G — 16 Feb 2012

The true story of Wendell Scott, the first black race car driver is inspiring to all.

This review of Greased Lightning (1977) was written by Ryan G on 16 Feb 2012.

Greased Lightning has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Marc L (980) on 16 Feb 2012

A very inspiring story and Richard Pryor plays this role very straight and forthright…

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By Robert D (1,551) on 24 Jul 2015

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Mr. Pryor is especially successful in presenting Mr…

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By Silas P (52) on 16 Feb 2012

This was a different type of role for Richard Pryor and he did fine with the task. Unfortunately Pam Grier was given very little to do here…

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By Hillari H (133) on 16 Feb 2012

Great cast in a movie about stock car racing…

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By Shawn W (1,705) on 20 Feb 2012

Based on the real life adventures of the first Black Nascar driver Wendell Scott, Greased Lighting is loads of fun in the first half with its…

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By Michael E (801) on 16 Feb 2012

This seems like a kernel of a story that is drawn out for a whole film…

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By Kiswick V (1) on 16 Feb 2012

Good racing scenes, if you're into a bunch of bootleggers smashin' into each other on a dirt track…

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