Heart Like a Wheel (1983)
She did something women were forbidden to do, and became a World Champion.
1983 · PG · 1h 53m · Drama
Genres: Drama
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.
Director: Jonathan Kaplan
Writers: Ken Friedman
Music by: Laurence Rosenthal
Cinematography: Tak Fujimoto
Editor: O. Nicholas Brown
Cast
Bonnie Bedelia as Shirley MuldowneyBeau Bridges as Connie KalittaLeo Rossi as Jack MuldowneyHoyt Axton as Jack RoqueBill McKinney as "Big Daddy" Don GarlitsAnthony Edwards as John MuldowneyElliott Mason as Young Autograph SeekerCreed Bratton as PhotographerDick Miller as Mickey WhitePaul Bartel as Chef PaulBruce Barlow as Bass Player, Tex's BandMissy Basile as AngelaMore like this
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