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Heart Like a Wheel (1983)

PG 113 min  -  Biography | Drama | Sport  -   1 April 1983 (USA)
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Shirley Muldowney is determined to be a top-fuel drag racer, although no woman has ever raced them before... See full summary »

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Jonathan Kaplan
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bonnie Bedelia ...
Beau Bridges ...
Bruce Barlow Bruce Barlow ...
Bass Player, Tex's Band
Leo Rossi ...
Jack Muldowney
Anthony Edwards ...
John Muldowney (age 15-23)
Hoyt Axton ...
Tex Roque
Paul Bartel Paul Bartel ...
Chef Paul
Missy Basile Missy Basile ...
Angela
Creed Bratton ...
Photographer
Jesse Aragon Jesse Aragon ...
Carlos
Tiffany Brissette Tiffany Brissette ...
Little Shirley
Paul Bryar Paul Bryar ...
Matt, Card Player
James Burton ...
Guitar Player, Tex's Band
Martin Casella Martin Casella ...
Repoter #1
Michael Cavanaugh Michael Cavanaugh ...
NHRA Boss
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Storyline

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. Written by Reid Gagle  

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She did something, women were forbidden to do and, become a World Champion.

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Biography | Drama | Sport

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Corazón sobre ruedas See more »

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Trivia

Candy Clark, Kathryn Harrold, Susan Lucci, and Jamie Lee Curtis were all considered for the role of Shirley Muldowney. Curtis was Shirley Muldowney's personal choice to play her, but the part eventually went to Bonnie Bedelia. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: When Shirley first meets Connie Kalitta in 1966 (and indeed in many scenes thereafter), his funny car is prominently featured - a 1971-73 Ford Mustang. See more »

Quotes

Connie Kalitta: UNBECOMING, MY ASS!
[after storming out, of the press room while the NHRA, revoked his racing license]
Shirley Muldowney: How long?
Connie Kalitta: Indefinite suspension.
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Connections

Featured in Shirley Muldowney: Behind the Wheel (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"I Only Have Eyes for You"
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Al Dubin
Performed by The Flamingos See more »