Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Tucker: The Man and His Dream is a 1988 biographical drama directed by Francis Ford Coppola, starring Jeff Bridges, Martin Landau and Joan Allen. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $19.7 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 5 nominations, among them 3 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Francis Ford Coppola
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tucker: The Man and His Dream About?
The premise of Tucker: The Man and His Dream without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Driven by a lifelong fascination with automobiles, inventor Preston Tucker (Jeff Bridges) sets out to realize his ambitious dream of building a revolutionary car, the Tucker Torpedo. Despite early successes and wartime contributions, Tucker faces opposition from established Detroit automakers who see his innovative design as a threat. Production challenges and accusations of financial impropriety escalate, forcing him to defend his vision and reputation in a dramatic courtroom battle.
Tucker: The Man and His Dream Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- american car
- american culture
- car
- fighting the system
- based on real person
- united states of america
- police officer
- scene during opening credits
- art deco
- concept car
- the future
- nostalgia
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- coppola and forrest
- driving a car
- motor vehicle
- bigger dreams
- year 1948
- convertible car
- preston tucker chracter
- futuristic car
- j. bridges nd l. bridges
- loyalty
- howard hughes character
- optimism
- industry
- factory
- dream
- aerodynamics
- unbreakable glass
- underdog
- price of fame
- perseverance
- office politics
- obsession
- entrepreneur
- competition
- americana
- ypsilanti michigan
- world war two
- washington d.c.
- visionary
- u.s. soldier
- u.s. senator
- president of the united states
- typewriter
- tucker torpedo
- tucker corporation
- trial
- suitcase
- steel
Tucker: The Man and His Dream Cast
Jeff Bridges leads the cast, with Martin Landau and Joan Allen. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
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Director Francis Ford Coppola
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More films directed by Francis Ford Coppola, best-rated first: The Godfather, The Godfather: Part II, Apocalypse Now and The Conversation.
Tucker: The Man and His Dream Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Tucker: The Man and His Dream 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 67% User score
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Tucker: The Man and His Dream Plot Summary
What happens in Tucker: The Man and His Dream from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this captivating tale, we delve into the life of Preston Tucker, an ambitious entrepreneur who envisioned a revolutionary automobile during the late 1940s. His creation was not just a car; it was a groundbreaking concept that combined elegance, efficiency, and safety. This extraordinary vehicle boasted features that were unheard of at the time, including a unique air-cooled rear engine, disk brakes, and an independent 4-wheel suspension. It also featured an innovative center headlight that pivoted left and right to enhance visibility during turns, along with a padded dashboard, seatbelts, and a remarkable pop-out safety windshield.
Full summary
The whole story of Tucker: The Man and His Dream, scene by scene
Tucker: The Man and His Dream Box Office
Tucker: The Man and His Dream grossed $19.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$19.7M
- US & Canada
- $19.7M
Tucker: The Man and His Dream Awards & Nominations
Tucker: The Man and His Dream won 1 award from 5 nominations, among them 3 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1989, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
1 win5 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1989 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Production Design
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Oscars 1989 3 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Martin Landau
- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Costume Design
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Golden Globes 1989 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture (Supporting Actor) – Martin Landau
Tucker: The Man and His Dream Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Tucker: The Man and His Dream.
How Well Do You Know Tucker: The Man and His Dream?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the vehicle that Preston Tucker designed?
Cars in Tucker: The Man and His Dream
57 cars on screen, including the 1948 Tucker 48 and the 1941 Ford Super De Luxe.
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Tucker Turret Replica Important role
Tucker: The Man and His Dream Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “Tucker - Ein Mann und sein Traum” and “Tucker - En mand og hans drøm”.
- Also known as
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- Tucker - Ein Mann und sein Traum
- Tucker - En mand og hans drøm
- Tucker - Mies ja unelma
- Tucker - En man och hans dröm
- Tucker ve Rüyasi
- Takerio svajonė
- Tucker: Omul şi visul său
- Tucker: Un hombre y su sueño
- Tucker - Um Homem e seu Sonho
- ทัคเกอร์: ผู้ชายกับความฝัน
- Tucker: un uomo e il suo sogno
- Tucker: O Homem e o Seu Sonho
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- Tucker : l'homme et son rêve
- Такер: Человек и его мечта
- Tucker, un hombre y su sueño
- タッカー
- Τάκερ: Ο Άνθρωπος και το Όνειρο του
- טאקר: האיש והחלום
- Tucker, az autóbolond
- Tucker: konstruktor marzeń
- Tucker, um Homem e seu Sonho
- 터커
- Tucker: Člověk a jeho sen
- Такер: Людина і мрія
- 创业先锋
- Tucker: Bărbatul și visul lui
- Tucker: El hombre y su sueño
- Tucker: L’home i el seu somni
- Tucker - en mann og hans drøm
- تاكر: الرجل وحلمه
- Tucker: Bản Lĩnh và Hoài Bão
- ทักเกอร์ เดอะแมนแอนด์ฮิสดรีม
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Tucker: The Man and His Dream FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Tucker: The Man and His Dream, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tucker: The Man and His Dream?
Tucker: The Man and His Dream runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Tucker: The Man and His Dream released?
Tucker: The Man and His Dream was released on August 12, 1988.
Who directed Tucker: The Man and His Dream?
Tucker: The Man and His Dream was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
More films by Francis Ford Coppola Who is in the cast of Tucker: The Man and His Dream?
Tucker: The Man and His Dream stars Jeff Bridges, Martin Landau and Joan Allen.
How much did Tucker: The Man and His Dream make at the box office?
Tucker: The Man and His Dream grossed $19.7 million worldwide.
How is Tucker: The Man and His Dream rated?
Tucker: The Man and His Dream has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 76 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
What awards did Tucker: The Man and His Dream win?
Tucker: The Man and His Dream won 1 award from 5 nominations, including Best Production Design at the BAFTA 1989.
Does Tucker: The Man and His Dream have a post-credit scene?
No. Tucker: The Man and His Dream has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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