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Heart Like a Wheel

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.

1983 |1h 53m |  Drama

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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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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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Diane Delano

Shirley's Sister

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Ellen Geer

Mrs. Marianne Kalitta

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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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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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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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Status

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Language

English

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