Movie Description
Heart Like a Wheel
(1983)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Jonathan Kaplan
- Producer : Charles Roven
- Writer : Ken Friedman
- Editor : O. Nicholas Brown
- Cast : Bonnie Bedelia,Beau Bridges,Leo Rossi,Hoyt Axton,Bill McKinney,Anthony Edwards,Elliott Mason,Creed Bratton,Dick Miller,Paul Bartel,Bruce Barlow,Missy Basile,Jesse Aragon,Tiffany Brissette,Paul Bryar,James Burton,Martin Casella,Michael Cavanaugh,Sandy Chanley,Mark Dawson,Diane Delano,Tom Duffield,Jill Carroll,Steve Evans,Dennis Fetchet,Chris Fontana,Ellen Geer,Ashley Graham,Christi Graham,Marvin Graham,Nora Heflin,Mitzi Hoag,Marvin 'Swede' Johnson,Tim Kimber,Terence Knox,Sam Laws,Paul Linke,Dean Paul Martin,Michael Milgrom,Bob Minor,Harry Northup,Byron Thames,Lori Randolph
Cast
Shirley Muldowney
Connie Kalitta
Jack Muldowney
Jack Roque
"Big Daddy" Don Garlits
John Muldowney
Young Autograph Seeker
Photographer
Mickey White
Chef Paul
Bass Player, Tex's Band
Angela
Carlos
Little Shirley
Matt, Card Player
Guitar Player, Tex's Band
Repoter #1
NHRA Boss
Fan
Guitar / Harmonica, Tex's Band
Shirley's Sister
Rahn Tobler
John's girlfriend
Himself
Fiddle Player, Tex's Band
Frank the Crank
Mrs. Marianne Kalitta
Girl at Track
Girl at Track
Kalitta's Crew Chief
Nurse North
Shirley's Mother
'Lariat' Sponsor
Buddy
Jack's Friend
Piano Player
Reporter #2
Sonny Rigotti
Tourist at Bar
Ralph, NHRA Official
Trooper
John (age 10-13)
Blonde Little Girl Racing Fan (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleHeart Like a Wheel
Status Released
Release Information
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1983-04-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 53m
Production CompaniesMichael Nolin,Aurora,20th Century Fox
Genres
- Drama
