Heart Like a Wheel (1983)

  • PG
  • 04/01/1983 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 53m

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

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.

Jonathan Kaplan

Director

Ken Friedman

Writer

Cast

Bonnie Bedelia's headshot

Bonnie Bedelia

Shirley Muldowney
Beau Bridges's headshot

Beau Bridges

Connie Kalitta
Leo Rossi's headshot

Leo Rossi

Jack Muldowney
Hoyt Axton's headshot

Hoyt Axton

Jack Roque
Bill McKinney's headshot

Bill McKinney

"Big Daddy" Don Garlits
Anthony Edwards's headshot

Anthony Edwards

John Muldowney
Elliott Mason's headshot

Elliott Mason

Young Autograph Seeker
Creed Bratton's headshot

Creed Bratton

Photographer

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