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Heart Like a Wheel
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Heart Like a Wheel

1983-04-01 · 113 min · ★ 5.9

Drama

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.

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Directors
Jonathan Kaplan
Production companies
Michael Nolin, 20th Century Fox, Aurora
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bonnie BedeliaBonnie BedeliaShirley Muldowney
Beau BridgesBeau BridgesConnie Kalitta
Leo RossiLeo RossiJack Muldowney
Hoyt AxtonHoyt AxtonJack Roque
Bill McKinneyBill McKinney"Big Daddy" Don Garlits
Anthony EdwardsAnthony EdwardsJohn Muldowney
Elliott MasonElliott MasonYoung Autograph Seeker
Creed BrattonCreed BrattonPhotographer
Dick MillerDick MillerMickey White
Paul BartelPaul BartelChef Paul
Bruce BarlowBass Player, Tex's Band
Missy BasileAngela
Jesse AragonCarlos
Tiffany BrissetteTiffany BrissetteLittle Shirley
Paul BryarPaul BryarMatt, Card Player
James BurtonJames BurtonGuitar Player, Tex's Band
Martin CasellaMartin CasellaRepoter #1
Michael CavanaughMichael CavanaughNHRA Boss
Sandy ChanleyFan
Mark DawsonGuitar / Harmonica, Tex's Band

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