Tucker: The Man and His Dream 1988
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SplatYpsilanti, Michigan, 1945. Engineer Preston Tucker dreams of designing the car of future, but his innovative envision will be repeatedly sabotaged by his own unrealistic expectations and the Detroit automobile industry tycoons.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Preston Tucker
as Vera
as Abe
as Eddie
as Jimmy
as Howard Hughes
as Junior
as Marilyn Lee
as Frank
as Kerner
Director:
Writer:
Arnold Schulman, David Seidler
Stars:
Jeff Bridges, Joan Allen, Martin Landau, Frederic Forrest, Mako, Dean Stockwell, Christian Slater, Nina Siemaszko, Marshall Bell, Peter Donat,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
1988 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
111 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Tucker: The Man and His Dream
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Preston Tucker
as Vera
as Abe
as Eddie
as Jimmy
as Howard Hughes
as Junior
as Marilyn Lee
as Frank
as Kerner
as Alex
as Kirby
as Noble
as Stan
as Johnny
as Bennington
as Ferguson's Agent
as Millie
as Stan's Assistant
as Judge
as Floyd Cerf
as Oscar Beasley
as Narrator (voice)
as Doc
as Fritz
as Dutch
as Gas Station Owner
as Garage Owner
as Ferguson's Secretary #1
as Ferguson's Secretary #2
as Man in Hall
as Woman on Steps
as Newscaster (voice)
as Security Guard
as Man in Audience
as Board Member
as Mayor
as Head Engineer
as Bennington's Secretary
as Singing Girl #1
as Singing Girl #2
as Singing Girl #3
as Recording Engineer
as Tucker's Secretary #1
as Tucker's Secretary #2
as Police Sergeant
as Reporter at Trial
as Ingram
as SEC Agent
as Blue
as Jury Foreman
as Senator Homer Ferguson (uncredited)
as Girl at Mellon Publicity Event (uncredited)
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