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Francis Ford Coppola directed this fact-based account of dreamer and auto entrepreneur Preston Tucker (Jeff Bridges). Unimpressed with the cars being built following World War II, Tucker dreams of building a more stylish (yet still economical and safe) car. But even with financing and assistance from his business-savvy wife (Joan Allen) and mechanic son (Christian Slater), Tucker faces roadblocks -- mainly from the auto industry itself.
Year: 1988
MPAA Rating: PG
Running Time: 110 minutes
Cast: Jeff Bridges, Joan Allen
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
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