I just got a question from QuijanoR@aol.com asking what the name of the movie with the tagline "A Man and His Dream" was. The star's initials were JB.

I found the answer - it was "Tucker: A Man and His Dream" starring Jeff Bridges.

I'm posting the answer here, because I thought it might be helpful to others who might want to know!

I loved that movie! Small part for Dean Stockwell as Howard Hughes but it really stuck with me.
Just a quick observation.
-JM-

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JM, elaborate on your observation! Don't give us just a quick one!

I haven't seen this movie. So, it's worth it?

Tell me more about it - what did you like or not like? What could have been better and what was perfect the way it was?

Okay, you asked for it.
Yes, this movie is definitely worth it. As a matter of fact, I have a copy if you'd like to stop by and pick it up.

First of all, I find Preston Tucker to be a fascinating character. Here is a man who was so far ahead of his time in automotive design and yet he has to fight an endless battle with the "Big Three" who try to keep him from producing a car that will make their's look outdated. Although I'm certain that Hollywood has taken some liberties with the story to increase the boxoffice, the main points are fact. Jeff Bridges does a great job of bringing the character of Preston Tucker to life and the movie will definitely hold your interest from start to finish.

As a quick aside, it's interesting that Tucker's worst political enemy who is simply an extension of the auto industry, is played by Jeff's father Lloyd.

The scene with Dean Stockwell is down right eerie. Tucker meets with Howard Hughes (Stockwell) to negotiate the sale of a plant that Tucker needs to produce his cars. They meet at night in the shadow of the "Spruce Goose" and Hughes displays some of the excentric tendencies that would control his behavior later in life. You'll really have to see this scene to appreciate what I'm doing an extremely poor job of trying to explain. BTW - I like Dean Stockwell, too.

Again, although this is not a documentary. There is enough fact here to make you appreciate this man's vision and frustration.

Good flick (maybe not as good as The Wizard of Oz but good none the less ); I laughed, I cried, I bought the video

-JM-

PS - Linda1, if you DO rent it, get back, I'd like to hear your thoughts.

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[This message has been edited by JollyMon (edited 11-15-1999).]