Heart Like a Wheel

Jonathan Kaplan
1983-04-01

She did something women were forbidden to do, and became a World Champion.
5.6
113 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Bonnie Bedelia Shirley Muldowney Unowned
Beau Bridges Connie Kalitta Unowned
Leo Rossi Jack Muldowney Unowned
Hoyt Axton Jack Roque Unowned
Bill McKinney "Big Daddy" Don Garlits Unowned
Anthony Edwards John Muldowney Unowned
Elliott Mason Young Autograph Seeker Unowned
Creed Bratton Photographer Unowned
Dick Miller Mickey White Unowned
Paul Bartel Chef Paul Unowned
Bruce Barlow Bass Player, Tex's Band Unowned
Missy Basile Angela Unowned
Jesse Aragon Carlos Unowned
Tiffany Brissette Little Shirley Unowned
Paul Bryar Matt, Card Player Unowned
James Burton Guitar Player, Tex's Band Unowned
Martin Casella Repoter #1 Unowned
Michael Cavanaugh NHRA Boss Unowned
Sandy Chanley Fan Unowned
Mark Dawson Guitar / Harmonica, Tex's Band Unowned
Diane Delano Shirley's Sister Unowned
Tom Duffield Rahn Tobler Unowned
Jill Carroll John's girlfriend Unowned
Steve Evans Himself Unowned
Dennis Fetchet Fiddle Player, Tex's Band Unowned
Chris Fontana Frank the Crank Unowned
Ellen Geer Mrs. Marianne Kalitta Unowned
Ashley Graham Girl at Track Unowned
Christi Graham Girl at Track Unowned
Marvin Graham Kalitta's Crew Chief Unowned
Nora Heflin Nurse North Unowned
Mitzi Hoag Shirley's Mother Unowned
Marvin 'Swede' Johnson 'Lariat' Sponsor Unowned
Tim Kimber Buddy Unowned
Terence Knox Jack's Friend Unowned
Sam Laws Piano Player Unowned
Paul Linke Reporter #2 Unowned
Dean Paul Martin Sonny Rigotti Unowned
Michael Milgrom Tourist at Bar Unowned
Bob Minor Ralph, NHRA Official Unowned
Harry Northup Trooper Unowned
Byron Thames John (age 10-13) Unowned
Lori Randolph Blonde Little Girl Racing Fan (uncredited) Unowned