Tucker: The Man and His Dream
Ypsilanti, 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.
The film underperformed commercially against its mid-range budget of $23.0M, earning $19.7M globally (-15% loss).
Nominated for 3 Oscars. 8 wins & 9 nominations
Characters
Cast & narrative archetypes
Preston Tucker
Vera Tucker
Abe Karatz
Robert Bennington
Alex Tremulis
Eddie Dean
Howard Hughes
Ferguson
Main Cast & Characters
Preston Tucker
Played by Jeff Bridges
Visionary entrepreneur determined to revolutionize the automobile industry with his innovative "Car of Tomorrow" despite corporate and political opposition.
Vera Tucker
Played by Joan Allen
Preston's supportive and pragmatic wife who stands by him through financial struggles and legal battles while managing their large family.
Abe Karatz
Played by Martin Landau
Tucker's loyal business partner and financial manager who helps navigate the complexities of launching the Tucker Corporation.
Robert Bennington
Played by Frederic Forrest
Shrewd Wall Street financier who initially helps Tucker raise capital but has his own agenda and corporate interests.
Alex Tremulis
Played by Elias Koteas
Brilliant automotive designer who creates the iconic Tucker '48 design and remains committed to Tucker's vision.
Eddie Dean
Played by Christian Slater
Tucker's friend and PR man who helps promote the revolutionary car and manage public relations for the company.
Howard Hughes
Played by Dean Stockwell
Eccentric billionaire industrialist who briefly appears to offer Tucker advice based on his own experiences fighting corporate giants.
Ferguson
Played by Lloyd Bridges
Corporate antagonist representing the established Detroit auto industry interests opposed to Tucker's innovation.