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Tucker: The Man and His Dream

Movie (1988)

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.

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Released:	Aug 12th, 1988
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Tucker: The Man and His Dream Main Cast

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Jeff Bridges
plays Preston Tucker

Joan Allen
plays Vera Tucker

Martin Landau
plays Abe

Frederic Forrest
plays Eddie

Mako
plays Jimmy

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Movie Trivia/Goofs

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The H6 engine (six-cylinder horizontally opposed "FLAT") built by "Air Cooled Motor Co." is very similar to engines used on Porsche 911s, some Subarus and many civilian aircraft to this day. It had overhead valves (pushrods) and was converted to be water-cooled. It was 335ci displacement 5470 (slightly smaller then a "small block" Chevy V8) and had 166bhp with 372lb. of torque.
Unused music by John Williams.
Michael McShane's film debut.
Movie Goof (crew or equipment visible): In the last scene crew members are clearly visible reflected in the red car.

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