Heart Like a Wheel
Drama
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.
1983-04-01
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Cast
Director
Jonathan Kaplan
Bonnie Bedelia as Shirley Muldowney
Beau Bridges as Connie Kalitta
Leo Rossi as Jack Muldowney
Hoyt Axton as Jack Roque
Bill McKinney as "Big Daddy" Don Garlits
Anthony Edwards as John Muldowney
Elliott Mason as Young Autograph Seeker
Creed Bratton as Photographer
Dick Miller as Mickey White
Paul Bartel as Chef Paul
Tiffany Brissette as Little Shirley
Paul Bryar as Matt, Card Player
James Burton as Guitar Player, Tex's Band
Martin Casella as Repoter #1
Michael Cavanaugh as NHRA Boss
Diane Delano as Shirley's Sister
Nora Heflin as Nurse North
Mitzi Hoag as Shirley's Mother
Marvin 'Swede' Johnson as 'Lariat' Sponsor
Terence Knox as Jack's Friend
Paul Linke as Reporter #2
Dean Paul Martin as Sonny Rigotti
Harry Northup as Trooper
Byron Thames as John (age 10-13)