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1 April 1983 (USA) morePlot:
Shirley Muldowney is determined to be a top-fuel drag racer, although no woman has ever raced them before... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Nominated for Oscar. Another 3 nominations moreUser Comments:
Wins you right over moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Bonnie Bedelia | ... | Shirley Muldowney | |
| Beau Bridges | ... | Connie Kalitta | |
| Bruce Barlow | ... | Bass Player, Tex's Band | |
| Leo Rossi | ... | Jack Muldowney | |
| Anthony Edwards | ... | John Muldowney (age 15-23) | |
| Hoyt Axton | ... | Tex Roque | |
| Paul Bartel | ... | Chef Paul | |
| Missy Basile | ... | Angela | |
| Creed Bratton | ... | Photographer | |
| Jesse Aragon | ... | Carlos | |
| Tiffany Brissette | ... | Little Shirley | |
| Paul Bryar | ... | Matt, Card Player | |
| James Burton | ... | Guitar Player, Tex's Band | |
| Martin Casella | ... | Repoter #1 | |
| Michael Cavanaugh | ... | NHRA Boss |
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Actor Charles Haid was originally cast as Connie Kalitta and filmed for several days before being fired for being difficult. He was replaced by Beau Bridges. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When she blows up at Pomona, she starts her pass in the left lane but the explosion takes place in the right lane. moreSoundtrack:
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The last thing that interests me is auto racing, so when this popped up on the TV channel I was watching, I figured I'd turn it off as soon as I was sure the opening credits promised nothing intriguing. I was drawn into the movie immediately, though, and it held me all the way through. I still don't care about auto racing, but... shh... the movie is really about people.