Movie
Where to Watch Greased Lightning (1978) in Canada
- 1978
- PG
- 1h 36m
- 6.4IMDb
- 57Metascore
Greased Lightning is available free with a participating library card or to rent in Canada.
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What it's about
This is the true story of Wendell Scott, America's first African American NASCAR driver, once he returns from WWII to find his hometown the way he left it. With seed money for a taxicab business, he learns all the county roads. With his new knowledge an opportunity presents itself with some steep consequences. After an invitation to the local race track, a race car driver is born. The ethnic boundaries are a part of everyday life in 1950's Amercan life. You become part of his fight for equality, fairness and the American dream.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Michael Schultz
- Starring
- Richard Pryor, Beau Bridges, Pam Grier
Details
- Release date
- Jun 4, 1978
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
Where to Watch Greased Lightning (1978) in Canada — common questions
- Where to watch Greased Lightning in Canada?
- Greased Lightning is available free with a participating library card or to rent in Canada. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD).
- Can I stream Greased Lightning or do I have to rent it in Canada?
- Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD).
- Can I watch Greased Lightning for free in Canada?
- Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla.
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