Trailer Tuesday: Richard Pryor in ‘Greased Lightning’ (1977)

Greased Lightning hit theaters in July of 1977. The movie, based on a true story, was directed by Michael Schultz (Car Wash, Cooley High) and stars Richard Pryor as the first black stock car racing champ, Wendell Scott. The Greased … Continue reading

Trailer Tuesday: Robert Shaw in ‘Swashbuckler’ (1976)

“The biggest, grandest pirate movie ever.” Swashbuckler swung into theaters in July of 1976. Based on a story by Paul Wheeler entitled The Scarlet Buccaneer, the film stars Robert Shaw as the pirate in red (Captain Ned Lynch) and James … Continue reading