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Heart Like a Wheel( 1983)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Bonnie Bedelia

      Shirley Muldowney

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      Beau Bridges

      Connie Kalitta

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      Leo Rossi

      Jack Muldowney

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      Hoyt Axton

      Jack Roque

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      Bill McKinney

      "Big Daddy" Don Garlits

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      Anthony Edwards

      John Muldowney

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      Elliott Mason

      Young Autograph Seeker

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      Creed Bratton

      Photographer

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      Dick Miller

      Mickey White

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      Paul Bartel

      Chef Paul

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      Bruce Barlow

      Bass Player, Tex's Band

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      Missy Basile

      Angela

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      Jesse Aragon

      Carlos

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      Tiffany Brissette

      Little Shirley

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      Paul Bryar

      Matt, Card Player

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      James Burton

      Guitar Player, Tex's Band

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      Martin Casella

      Repoter #1

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      Michael Cavanaugh

      NHRA Boss

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      Sandy Chanley

      Fan

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      Mark Dawson

      Guitar / Harmonica, Tex's Band

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      Diane Delano

      Shirley's Sister

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      Tom Duffield

      Rahn Tobler

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      Jill Carroll

      John's girlfriend

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      Steve Evans

      Himself

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      Dennis Fetchet

      Fiddle Player, Tex's Band

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      Chris Fontana

      Frank the Crank

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      Ellen Geer

      Mrs. Marianne Kalitta

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      Ashley Graham

      Girl at Track

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      Christi Graham

      Girl at Track

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      Marvin Graham

      Kalitta's Crew Chief

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      Nora Heflin

      Nurse North

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      Mitzi Hoag

      Shirley's Mother

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      Marvin 'Swede' Johnson

      'Lariat' Sponsor

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      Tim Kimber

      Buddy

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      Terence Knox

      Jack's Friend

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      Sam Laws

      Piano Player

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      Paul Linke

      Reporter #2

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      Dean Paul Martin

      Sonny Rigotti

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      Michael Milgrom

      Tourist at Bar

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      Bob Minor

      Ralph, NHRA Official

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      Harry Northup

      Trooper

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      Byron Thames

      John (age 10-13)

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      Lori Randolph

      Blonde Little Girl Racing Fan (uncredited)

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Keywords

    • sports
    • biography
    • drag racer