Heart Like a Wheel
She did something women were forbidden to do, and became a World Champion.
5.9
31 votes
April 1, 1983
1h 53m
Drama
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.
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In United States
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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 PaulB
Bruce Barlow
Bass Player, Tex's BandM
Missy Basile
AngelaJ
Jesse Aragon
Carlos
Tiffany Brissette
Little Shirley
Paul Bryar
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