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Heart Like a Wheel

“She did something women were forbidden to do, and became a World Champion.”

1983
1h 53m
Drama
Director: Jonathan Kaplan
Writer: Ken Friedman
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Overview

Shirley Muldowney is determined to be a top-fuel drag racer, although no woman has ever raced them before. Despite the high risks of this kind of racing and the burden it places on her family life, she perseveres in her dream.

Cast

20 people
Photo of Bonnie Bedelia as Shirley Muldowney

Bonnie Bedelia

Shirley Muldowney

Photo of Beau Bridges as Connie Kalitta

Beau Bridges

Connie Kalitta

Photo of Leo Rossi as Jack Muldowney

Leo Rossi

Jack Muldowney

Photo of Hoyt Axton as Jack Roque

Hoyt Axton

Jack Roque

Photo of Bill McKinney as "Big Daddy" Don Garlits

Bill McKinney

"Big Daddy" Don Garlits

Photo of Anthony Edwards as John Muldowney

Anthony Edwards

John Muldowney

Photo of Elliott Mason as Young Autograph Seeker

Elliott Mason

Young Autograph Seeker

Photo of Creed Bratton as Photographer

Creed Bratton

Photographer

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