Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988)
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- PG
- 1h 50min
- Biography, Comedy
- 12 Aug 1988 (USA)
- Movie
The story of Preston Tucker, the maverick car designer and his ill-fated challenge to the auto industry with his revolutionary car concept.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 8 wins & 6 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Jeff Bridges | ... |
Preston Tucker
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| Joan Allen | ... |
Vera
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| Martin Landau | ... |
Abe
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| Frederic Forrest | ... |
Eddie
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| Mako | ... |
Jimmy
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| Elias Koteas | ... |
Alex Tremulis
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| Christian Slater | ... |
Junior
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| Nina Siemaszko | ... |
Marilyn Lee
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Anders Johnson | ... |
Johnny
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| Corin Nemec | ... |
Noble
(as Corky Nemec)
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| Marshall Bell | ... |
Frank
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| Jay O. Sanders | ... |
Kirby
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| Peter Donat | ... |
Kerner
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Dean Goodman | ... |
Bennington / Drew Pearson (Voice)
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John X. Heart | ... |
Ferguson's Agent
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| Don Novello | ... |
Stan
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| Patti Austin | ... |
Millie
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Sandy Bull | ... |
Stan's Assistant
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Joe Miksak | ... |
Judge
(as Joseph Miksak)
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Scott Beach | ... |
Floyd Cerf
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Roland Scrivner | ... |
Oscar Beasley
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| Dean Stockwell | ... |
Howard Hughes
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Bob Safford | ... |
Narrator (voice)
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Lawrence Menkin | ... |
Doc
(as Larry Menkin)
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Ron Close | ... |
Fritz
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| Joe Flood | ... |
Dutch
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Leonard Gardner | ... |
Gas Station Owner
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Bill Bonham | ... |
Garage Owner
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Abigail Van Alyn | ... |
Ferguson's Secretary #1
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Taylor Gilbert | ... |
Ferguson's Secretary #2
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| David Booth | ... |
Man in Hall
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| Jessie Nelson | ... |
Woman on Steps
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Al Hart | ... |
Newscaster (voice)
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Cab Covay | ... |
Security Guard
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James Cranna | ... |
Man in Audience
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Bill Reddick | ... |
Board Member
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Ed Loerke | ... |
Mayor
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Jay Jacobus | ... |
Head Engineer
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Anne Lawder | ... |
Bennington's Secretary
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Jeanette Lana Sartain | ... |
Singing Girl
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Mary Buffett | ... |
Singing Girl
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Annie Stocking | ... |
Singing Girl
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| Michael McShane | ... |
Recording Engineer
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| Hope Alexander-Willis | ... |
Tucker's Secretary #1
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Taylor Young | ... |
Tucker's Secretary #2
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Jim Giovanni | ... |
Police Sergeant
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Joe Lerer | ... |
Reporter at Trial
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| Morgan Upton | ... |
Ingram
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Ken Grantham | ... |
SEC Agent
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Mark Anger | ... |
Blue
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Al Nalbandian | ... |
Jury Foreman
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| Brian Beacock | ... |
Bellhop (uncredited)
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Karen Beacock | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Nordean Beacock | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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| Lloyd Bridges | ... |
Sen. Homer Ferguson (uncredited)
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| Sofia Coppola | ... |
Girl at Mellon Publicity Event (uncredited)
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Nathaniel Eaton | ... |
Young Carl (uncredited)
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| John Graziano | ... |
Courtroom observer (uncredited)
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David Kester | ... |
Chicago Police Sergeant (uncredited)
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| Joe Murkijanian | ... |
Mechanic (uncredited)
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| Neil O'Neill | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Arthur Scappaticci | ... |
Car Buyer (uncredited)
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| Theodore Carl Soderberg | ... |
Investor (uncredited)
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Michael E. Stone | ... |
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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Tom Tomorrow | ... |
Man at Test Track (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Francis Ford Coppola | ||
Written by
| Arnold Schulman | ... | (written by) and |
| David Seidler | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Teri Fettis-D'Ovidio | ... | associate producer (as Teri Fettis) |
| Fred Fuchs | ... | producer |
| George Lucas | ... | executive producer |
| Fred Roos | ... | producer |
Music by
| Joe Jackson | ||
Cinematography by
| Vittorio Storaro | ... | (cinematography by) |
Editing by
| Priscilla Nedd-Friendly | ||
Editorial Department
| Donah Bassett | ... | negative cutter |
| Roderick W. Finney | ... | second assistant film editor |
| Louise Rubacky | ... | first assistant film editor |
Casting By
| Janet Hirshenson | ||
| Jane Jenkins | ||
Production Design by
| Dean Tavoularis | ||
Art Direction by
| Alex Tavoularis | ||
Set Decoration by
| Armin Ganz | ||
Costume Design by
| Milena Canonero | ||
Makeup Department
| Terry Baliel | ... | assistant hair stylist (as Terrell Baliel) |
| Karen Bradley | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Richard Dean | ... | makeup artist |
| Lyndell Quiyou | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Ian Bryce | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| H. Gordon Boos | ... | first assistant director |
| Buddy Joe Hooker | ... | second unit director |
| L. Dean Jones Jr. | ... | second assistant director |
| Daniel R. Suhart | ... | second assistant director (as Daniel Suhart) |
Art Department
| John Bell | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
| Roger Dietz | ... | paint foreman |
| Robert C. Goldstein | ... | set designer (as Bob Goldstein) |
| Chris H. Kelly | ... | construction foreman |
| Douglas E. Madison | ... | property master (as Douglas Madison) |
| Douglas T. Madison | ... | assistant property master (as Douglas Madison Jr.) |
| Jim Pohl | ... | set designer |
| John J. Rutchland Jr. | ... | construction coordinator (as John Rutchland) |
| Doug von Koss | ... | lead man |
| Holly Walker | ... | assistant props |
| Clark Acton | ... | model maker (uncredited) |
| Kristin Argue | ... | drapery (uncredited) |
| John Lister | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
| Michael Meier | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
| John J. Rutchland III | ... | general foreman (uncredited) |
| Paul Swendsen | ... | muralist (uncredited) |
| Thom Taylor | ... | conceptual art (uncredited) |
| Kevin Thompson | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Doug E. Williams | ... | propmaker (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Sandina Bailo-Lape | ... | Foley Editor |
| Richard Beggs | ... | Supervising Re-Recording Mixer / sound designer |
| Tom Bellfort | ... | A.D.R. Editor |
| Gloria S. Borders | ... | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Nicole Boris | ... | Assistant Sound Editor |
| Melissa Dietz | ... | dialogue editor |
| Michael Evje | ... | production sound mixer |
| D.G. Fisher | ... | boom operator |
| Clare C. Freeman | ... | Assistant Sound Editor (as Clare Freeman) |
| Tim Holland | ... | FX Editor |
| Mildred Iatrou | ... | assistant sound designer (as Milly Iatrou) |
| Tom Johnson | ... | Re-Recording Mixer |
| Diana Pellegrini | ... | Foley Editor |
| Michele Perrone | ... | Assistant Sound Editor |
| Martha Pike | ... | Assistant Sound Editor |
| E. Jeane Putnam | ... | Assistant Sound Editor (as Jeane Putnam) |
| George Reinhardt | ... | cableperson |
| Louise Rubacky | ... | A.D.R. Editor |
| Paige Sartorius | ... | Assistant Sound Editor |
| Robert Shoup | ... | FX Editor |
| Randy Thom | ... | Re-Recording Mixer |
| Dennie Thorpe | ... | foley artist |
| Dennis Leonard | ... | post-production sound engineer: mix stage (uncredited) |
| Patrick Moriarty | ... | sound mixer: second unit (uncredited) |
| Greg Smith | ... | sound effects recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| David Pier | ... | special effects supervisor |
| John Palmer | ... | special effects project supervisor: WonderWorks (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Robert Finley Jr. | ... | effects man (as Bob Finley Jr.) |
| Steve Gawley | ... | visual effects modelmaker (uncredited) |
| Tony Hudson | ... | modeler: ILM (uncredited) |
| Ira Keeler | ... | model maker (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Steve M. Davison | ... | stunts (as Steve Davison) |
| Tim A. Davison | ... | stunts (as Tim Davison) |
| Buddy Joe Hooker | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Gary McLarty | ... | stunts |
| Jimmy Nickerson | ... | stunts |
| Dick Ziker | ... | stunts |
| Loyd Catlett | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jamie Anderson | ... | camera operator |
| Billy Clevenger | ... | first assistant camera |
| Dick Dova | ... | key grip (as Richard Dova Spah) |
| Bob Finley III | ... | best boy |
| Pat Fitzsimmons | ... | gaffer |
| David Heron | ... | dolly grip |
| Doug Hunt | ... | second assistant camera |
| Leo Loverro | ... | dolly grip |
| Alfredo Marchetti | ... | crane grip |
| Deborah Morgan | ... | second assistant camera |
| Ralph Nelson | ... | still photographer (as Ralph Nelson Jr.) |
| Dennis Pope | ... | second grip |
| Michael Santy | ... | first assistant camera |
| Dave Childers | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Bobby Powell | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Aleta Chappelle | ... | location casting |
| Davia Nelson | ... | location casting assistant |
| Tory Herald | ... | casting assistant (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Winnie D. Brown | ... | costume supervisor (as Winnie Brown) |
| Louis Infante | ... | key costumer (as Louis Infante III) |
| Colleen Kelsall | ... | assistant to costume designer (as Coleen Kelsall) |
| Judianna Makovsky | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Jill Maley | ... | key costumer |
| Anne Polland | ... | key costumer (as Annie Polland) |
| Dale Wibben | ... | cutter/fitter (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Rory Enke | ... | location manager |
| Susan Griffin | ... | assistant location manager |
| Jonathan Shedd | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Mark Adler | ... | music editor |
| Carmine Coppola | ... | composer: additional music |
| Joe Jackson | ... | music arranger |
| Jeffery Stephens | ... | assistant music editor |
| Jeff Kliment | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Wilma Garscadden-Gahret | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Steve Collins | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Tom Renshaw | ... | picture car coordinator |
| Damon Viola | ... | military vehicle supplier (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Elizabeth Ann Bundschu | ... | assistant to producer |
| Fabio Cafolla | ... | console operator |
| Filippo Cafolla | ... | consultant |
| Tony Dingman | ... | defensive coordinator |
| Philip S. Egan | ... | consultant |
| Susan Landau Finch | ... | unit publicist (as Susan Landau) |
| Tom Fox | ... | electronic cinema staff |
| K.C. Hodenfield | ... | production assistant |
| Linda Knechtli | ... | assistant accountant |
| Kimberly Nelson LoCascio | ... | production secretary (as Kimberly K. Nelson) |
| Ted Macklin | ... | electronic cinema staff |
| James T. Mockoski | ... | restoration supervisor |
| Robert J. Mooney | ... | production assistant |
| Joe Murphy | ... | production accountant |
| Maureen Murphy | ... | production coordinator |
| Anahid Nazarian | ... | researcher |
| Kristen Ross | ... | production assistant |
| Paula Tracy Smuin | ... | choreographer |
| Tom Sparks | ... | technical advisor |
| Sara Ström | ... | assistant: Mr. Coppola |
| Cynthia Tucker-Fordon | ... | publicity assistant |
| Enrico Umetelli | ... | consultant |
| J. David Williams | ... | financier |
| Lili Cunningham | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
| Jack Gallagher | ... | set production assistant (uncredited) |
| Gary Gutierrez | ... | title designer (uncredited) |
| Michael E. Stone | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
| Shannon Wilson | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Robert 'Bobby Z' Zajonc | ... | helicopter pilot (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1988) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cinefilm (1988) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Constantin Film (1988) (West Germany) (theatrical) (as Neue Constantin Film)
- Constantin-Film (1988) (Austria) (theatrical)
- Sandrew Film & Teater (1988) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Toho-Towa (1988) (Japan) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1988) (United Arab Emirates) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1989) (Australia) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1988) (Egypt) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1988) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1988) (Greece) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1988) (New Zealand) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1988) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- AMLF (1989) (France) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1989) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (1989) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Towa Video (1989) (Japan) (VHS)
- Nea Kinisi Video (1989) (Greece) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1989) (United States) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1989) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- marketing-film (1989) (Germany) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (Australia) (video)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1991) (United States) (tv)
- FilmNet (1991) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Pidax Film (2021) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Pidax Film (2021) (Germany) (DVD)
- NHK-BS2 (1992) (Japan) (tv)
- TC Entertainment (2019) (Japan) (Blu-ray)
- TC Entertainment (2019) (Japan) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- A&M Records (Original Soundtrack On)
- American Zoetrope (acknowledgement)
- Animal Stars (dalmatians provided by)
- Cinecittà (Additional Equipment By)
- Colossal Pictures (Title Design/Production)
- Dolby Laboratories (acknowledgement: IN SELECTED THEATRES)
- Eastman Film (Produced and Distributed on)
- Electronic Cinema (acknowledgement)
- For Stars Catering (catering)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (THIS PICTURE MADE UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF)
- Mason Studio Services (Location Equipment Provided By)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA) (acknowledgement: 29156)
- Pocket Books (Novelization From)
- Ray Mercer & Company (Opticals By)
- Skywalker Sound (Post Production Services Provided By)
- Sony (in cooperation with)
- Sprocket Systems (Post Production Services Provided By)
- THX Ltd. (digital mastering: DVD)
- Technovision USA (Filmed In)
- Technovision (Filmed In)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Based on a true story. Shortly after World War II, Preston Tucker is a grandiose schemer with a new dream, to produce the best cars ever made. With the assistance of Abe Karatz and some impressive salesmanship on his own part, he obtains funding and begins to build his factory. The whole movie also has many parallels with director Coppola's own efforts to build a new movie studio of his own. Written by Reid Gagle |
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| Taglines | When they tried to buy him, he refused. When they tried to bully him, he resisted. When they tried to break him, he became an American legend. The true story of Preston Tucker. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $23,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $3,709,562, 14 Aug 1988 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Of the 51 Tuckers ever made, George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola each own two. See more » |
| Goofs | The transport plane that the car is loaded into on the ground is a C-123 Provider, which made its first flight in October, 1949. The particular variant depicted (with jet pods) did not appear until the 1960s. The air-to-air footage shows a different airplane, a DHC-4 Caribou, which first flew in 1958. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Tucker: The Man and His Dream/Vibes/Cocktail/Clean and Sober/Bagdad Cafe (1988). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Rhythm Delivery See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Photographs of the real Preston Tucker appear during the closing credits. See more » |
| Quotes |
Preston Tucker:
[making his closing arguments to the jury]
... When I was a boy, I used to, uh... I used to read all about Edison, and the Wright brothers... Mr. Ford, they were, they were my heroes... 'rags to riches' that's not just the name of a book; that's, what this country was all about!... We invented the free enterprise system, where anybody, no matter who he was, where he came from, what class he belonged to... If he came up with a better idea, about ANYTHING, there's no limit to how far he could go... I grew up a generation too late I guess because now the way the system works... The loner; the dreamer; the CRACKPOT, who, comes up with some CRAZY IDEA that everybody LAUGHS at, that LATER, turns out to REVOLUTIONIZE THE WORLD... HE'S SQUASHED, FROM ABOVE, BEFORE HE EVEN GETS HIS HEAD OUT OF THE WATER, BECAUSE THE BUREAUCRATS, THEY'D RATHER KILL A NEW IDEA THAN LET IT ROCK THE BOAT!... IF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN WERE ALIVE TODAY, HE'D BE THROWN IN JAIL FOR SAILING A KITE WITHOUT A LICENSE! [jury laughs] Preston Tucker: ... It's true!... We're all puffed up with ourselves now because we invented *the bomb*... Dropped the... Beat the daylights out of the Japanese; the Nazis... But if 'big business' closes the door on THE LITTLE GUY WITH A NEW IDEA, WE'RE NOT ONLY CLOSING THE DOOR ON PROGRESS, BUT WE'RE SABOTAGING EVERYTHING THAT WE FOUGHT FOR!... EVERYTHING THAT THE COUNTRY STANDS FOR! And one day, we're gonna find ourselves at the bottom of the heap, instead of king of the hill, having no idea how we got there; buying our radios and our cars from our former enemies!... I don't believe that's gonna happen; I *can't* believe it, cuz... if I ever, stop believing in plain old common horse-sense of the American people... there's no way I could get out of bed in the morning... Thank you. See more » |