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Heart Like a Wheel 1983 Directed by Jonathan Kaplan

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

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Drama
Production Companies 20th Century Fox , Aurora , Michael Nolin
Release Date 1 April 1983
113 mins
Cast
Bonnie Bedelia Shirley Muldowney
Beau Bridges Connie Kalitta
Leo Rossi Jack Muldowney
Hoyt Axton Jack Roque
Bill McKinney "Big Daddy" Don Garlits
Anthony Edwards John Muldowney
Elliott Mason Young Autograph Seeker
Creed Bratton Photographer
Dick Miller Mickey White
Paul Bartel Chef Paul
Bruce Barlow Bass Player, Tex's Band
Tiffany Brissette Little Shirley
Paul Bryar Matt, Card Player
James Burton Guitar Player, Tex's Band
Martin Casella Repoter #1
Mark Dawson Guitar / Harmonica, Tex's Band
Diane Delano Shirley's Sister
Tom Duffield Rahn Tobler
Jill Carroll John's girlfriend
Steve Evans Himself
Dennis Fetchet Fiddle Player, Tex's Band
Chris Fontana Frank the Crank
Ellen Geer Mrs. Marianne Kalitta
Ashley Graham Girl at Track
Christi Graham Girl at Track
Marvin Graham Kalitta's Crew Chief
Nora Heflin Nurse North
Mitzi Hoag Shirley's Mother
Marvin 'Swede' Johnson 'Lariat' Sponsor
Terence Knox Jack's Friend
Sam Laws Piano Player
Paul Linke Reporter #2
Dean Paul Martin Sonny Rigotti
Michael Milgrom Tourist at Bar
Bob Minor Ralph, NHRA Official
Byron Thames John (age 10-13)