Heart Like a Wheel

Overview

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.

Details

Cast

Bonnie Bedelia

Shirley Muldowney

Beau Bridges

Connie Kalitta

Leo Rossi

Jack Muldowney

Hoyt Axton

Jack Roque

Bill McKinney

"Big Daddy" Don Garlits

Anthony Edwards

John Muldowney

Elliott Mason

Young Autograph Seeker

Creed Bratton

Photographer

Dick Miller

Mickey White

Paul Bartel

Chef Paul

Bruce Barlow

Bass Player, Tex's Band

Missy Basile

Angela

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

Sandy Chanley

Fan

Mark Dawson

Guitar / Harmonica, Tex's Band