Heart Like a Wheel

April. 01,1983      PG
Rating:
6.7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

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

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