Movie·1983·1h 53m
Heart Like a Wheel
She did something women were forbidden to do, and became a World Champion.
Directed By
Jonathan Kaplan
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
Ken Friedman
Producer
Rich Irvine, Lamar Card
Cinematography
Tak Fujimoto
Music
Laurence Rosenthal
Editor
O. Nicholas Brown
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
30 votes
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// cast
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
Missy Basile
Angela
Jesse Aragon
Carlos
Tiffany Brissette
Little Shirley
Paul Bryar
Matt, Card Player
James Burton
Guitar Player, Tex's Band
Martin Casella
Repoter #1
Michael Cavanaugh
NHRA Boss
// crew
Crew
Jonathan Kaplan
Director
Ken Friedman
Writer
Rich Irvine
Executive Producer
Lamar Card
Executive Producer
Tak Fujimoto
Director of Photography
James L. Stewart
Executive Producer
Laurence Rosenthal
Original Music Composer
Charles Roven
Producer
O. Nicholas Brown
Editor
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