Heart Like a Wheel
Heart Like a Wheel

Heart Like a Wheel

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

5.6(25 votes)
1983
1h 53m
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.

Production

Michael Nolin, 20th Century Fox, Aurora

Cast

Bonnie Bedelia

Bonnie Bedelia

Shirley Muldowney

Beau Bridges

Beau Bridges

Connie Kalitta

Leo Rossi

Leo Rossi

Jack Muldowney

Hoyt Axton

Hoyt Axton

Jack Roque

Bill McKinney

Bill McKinney

"Big Daddy" Don Garlits

Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards

John Muldowney

Elliott Mason

Elliott Mason

Young Autograph Seeker

Creed Bratton

Creed Bratton

Photographer

Dick Miller

Dick Miller

Mickey White

Paul Bartel

Paul Bartel

Chef Paul

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