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Heart Like a Wheel

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, April 1 1983
42 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Bonnie BedeliaBonnie Bedelia. Bonnie Bedelia was 35 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Shirley Muldowney'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 25 1948
Portrait of Beau BridgesBeau Bridges. Beau Bridges was 41 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Connie Kalitta'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 09 1941
Portrait of Leo RossiLeo Rossi. Leo Rossi was 36 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Jack Muldowney'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 26 1946
Portrait of Hoyt AxtonHoyt Axton. Hoyt Axton was 45 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Jack Roque'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 25 1938 –
Died: Tue, Oct 26 1999
Portrait of Bill McKinneyBill McKinney. Bill McKinney was 51 in Heart Like a Wheel as '"Big Daddy" Don Garlits'.
Birthday: Sat, Sep 12 1931 –
Died: Thu, Dec 01 2011
Portrait of Anthony EdwardsAnthony Edwards. Anthony Edwards was 20 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'John Muldowney'.
Birthday: Thu, Jul 19 1962
Portrait of Elliott MasonElliott Mason. Elliott Mason was 14 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Young Autograph Seeker'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 12 1968
Portrait of Creed BrattonCreed Bratton. Creed Bratton was 40 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Photographer'.
Birthday: Mon, Feb 08 1943
Portrait of Dick MillerDick Miller. Dick Miller was 54 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Mickey White'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 25 1928 –
Died: Wed, Jan 30 2019
Portrait of Paul BartelPaul Bartel. Paul Bartel was 44 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Chef Paul'.
Birthday: Sat, Aug 06 1938 –
Died: Sat, May 13 2000
Portrait of Bruce BarlowBruce Barlow. Bruce Barlow was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Bass Player, Tex's Band'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Missy BasileMissy Basile. Missy Basile was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Angela'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jesse AragonJesse Aragon. Jesse Aragon was 27 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Carlos'.
Birthday: Wed, Mar 21 1956 –
Died: Tue, Nov 08 1988
Portrait of Tiffany BrissetteTiffany Brissette. Tiffany Brissette was 8 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Little Shirley'.
Birthday: Thu, Dec 26 1974
Portrait of Paul BryarPaul Bryar. Paul Bryar was 73 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Matt, Card Player'.
Birthday: Mon, Feb 21 1910 –
Died: Fri, Aug 30 1985
Portrait of James BurtonJames Burton. James Burton was 43 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Guitar Player, Tex's Band'.
Birthday: Mon, Aug 21 1939
Portrait of Martin CasellaMartin Casella. Martin Casella was 25 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Repoter #1'.
Birthday: Sun, Jun 16 1957
Portrait of Michael CavanaughMichael Cavanaugh. Michael Cavanaugh was 40 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'NHRA Boss'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 21 1942
Portrait of Sandy ChanleySandy Chanley. Sandy Chanley was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Fan'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mark DawsonMark Dawson. Mark Dawson was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Guitar / Harmonica, Tex's Band'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Diane DelanoDiane Delano. Diane Delano was 26 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Shirley's Sister'.
Birthday: Tue, Jan 29 1957 –
Died: Fri, Dec 13 2024
Portrait of Tom DuffieldTom Duffield. Tom Duffield was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Rahn Tobler'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jill CarrollJill Carroll. Jill Carroll was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'John's girlfriend'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Steve EvansSteve Evans. Steve Evans was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dennis FetchetDennis Fetchet. Dennis Fetchet was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Fiddle Player, Tex's Band'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chris FontanaChris Fontana. Chris Fontana was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Frank the Crank'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ellen GeerEllen Geer. Ellen Geer was 41 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Mrs. Marianne Kalitta'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 29 1941
Portrait of Ashley GrahamAshley Graham. Ashley Graham was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Girl at Track'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Christi GrahamChristi Graham. Christi Graham was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Girl at Track'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marvin GrahamMarvin Graham. Marvin Graham was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Kalitta's Crew Chief'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nora HeflinNora Heflin. Nora Heflin was 33 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Nurse North'.
Birthday: Thu, Feb 02 1950
Portrait of Mitzi HoagMitzi Hoag. Mitzi Hoag was 50 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Shirley's Mother'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 25 1932 –
Died: Tue, Feb 26 2019
Portrait of Marvin 'Swede' JohnsonMarvin 'Swede' Johnson. Marvin 'Swede' Johnson was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as ''Lariat' Sponsor'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tim KimberTim Kimber. Tim Kimber was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Buddy'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Terence KnoxTerence Knox. Terence Knox was 36 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Jack's Friend'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 16 1946
Portrait of Sam LawsSam Laws. Sam Laws was 59 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Piano Player'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 26 1924 –
Died: Fri, Mar 16 1990
Portrait of Paul LinkePaul Linke. Paul Linke was 34 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Reporter #2'.
Birthday: Thu, May 06 1948
Portrait of Dean Paul MartinDean Paul Martin. Dean Paul Martin was 31 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Sonny Rigotti'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 17 1951 –
Died: Sat, Mar 21 1987
Portrait of Michael MilgromMichael Milgrom. Michael Milgrom was 35 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Tourist at Bar'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 28 1947 –
Died: Sat, Aug 28 2004
Portrait of Bob MinorBob Minor. Bob Minor was 39 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Ralph, NHRA Official'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 01 1944
Portrait of Harry NorthupHarry Northup. Harry Northup was 42 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Trooper'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 02 1940
Portrait of Byron ThamesByron Thames. Byron Thames was 13 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'John (age 10-13)'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 23 1969

Crew

Portrait of Jonathan KaplanJonathan Kaplan. Jonathan Kaplan was 35 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Director'
Birthday: Tue, Nov 25 1947
Portrait of Tak FujimotoTak Fujimoto. Tak Fujimoto was 43 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Wed, Jul 12 1939
Portrait of Conrad E. PalmisanoConrad E. Palmisano. Conrad E. Palmisano was 34 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director'
Birthday: Sat, May 01 1948 –
Died: Wed, Jan 10 2024
Portrait of Ken FriedmanKen Friedman. Ken Friedman was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Writer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marty KatzMarty Katz. Marty Katz was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Coordinating Producer, Unit Production Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles RovenCharles Roven. Charles Roven was 33 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Producer'
Birthday: Tue, Aug 02 1949
Portrait of Lamar CardLamar Card. Lamar Card was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rich IrvineRich Irvine. Rich Irvine was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Arne SchmidtArne Schmidt. Arne Schmidt was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Associate Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James L. StewartJames L. Stewart. James L. Stewart was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John StrongJohn Strong. John Strong was 46 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Supervising Producer'
Birthday: Thu, Dec 03 1936
Portrait of O. Nicholas BrownO. Nicholas Brown. O. Nicholas Brown was 43 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Editor'
Birthday: Mon, Jun 19 1939
Portrait of Laurence RosenthalLaurence Rosenthal. Laurence Rosenthal was 56 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Thu, Nov 04 1926
Portrait of Gene LeBellGene LeBell. Gene LeBell was 50 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Sun, Oct 09 1932 –
Died: Tue, Aug 09 2022
Portrait of George FisherGeorge Fisher. George Fisher was 45 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Thu, Jun 03 1937
Portrait of Bruce Paul BarbourBruce Paul Barbour. Bruce Paul Barbour was 33 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Fri, Apr 22 1949
Portrait of Fred LernerFred Lerner. Fred Lerner was 48 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Sat, Feb 02 1935 –
Died: Wed, Jul 15 2009
Portrait of R.A. RondellR.A. Rondell. R.A. Rondell was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Freddie HiceFreddie Hice. Freddie Hice was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Vince Deadrick Sr.Vince Deadrick Sr.. Vince Deadrick Sr. was 50 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Mon, Aug 08 1932 –
Died: Sat, May 27 2017
Portrait of Eddie HiceEddie Hice. Eddie Hice was 52 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Thu, May 01 1930 –
Died: Thu, Mar 12 2015
Portrait of Dick HancockDick Hancock. Dick Hancock was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David S. Cass Sr.David S. Cass Sr.. David S. Cass Sr. was 41 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Sat, Mar 21 1942 –
Died: Fri, Aug 28 2020
Portrait of Michael M. VendrellMichael M. Vendrell. Michael M. Vendrell was 29 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Wed, Nov 18 1953 –
Died: Sun, Feb 17 2013
Portrait of Rick SeamanRick Seaman. Rick Seaman was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tommy IvoTommy Ivo. Tommy Ivo was 46 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunt Driver'
Birthday: Sat, Apr 18 1936
Portrait of Jerry SummersJerry Summers. Jerry Summers was 52 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Tue, Feb 03 1931 –
Died: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Portrait of Rock A. WalkerRock A. Walker. Rock A. Walker was 40 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Sat, Aug 08 1942 –
Died: Fri, May 05 2017
Portrait of Kerrie CullenKerrie Cullen. Kerrie Cullen was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry WowchukHarry Wowchuk. Harry Wowchuk was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Roger CreedRoger Creed. Roger Creed was 68 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Thu, Jan 07 1915 –
Died: Wed, Oct 08 1997
Portrait of Wes DawnWes Dawn. Wes Dawn was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sonny ShieldsSonny Shields. Sonny Shields was 47 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Mon, Feb 03 1936 –
Died: Wed, Jun 15 2016
Portrait of Pamela BebermeyerPamela Bebermeyer. Pamela Bebermeyer was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Debby PorterDebby Porter. Debby Porter was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peg CummingsPeg Cummings. Peg Cummings was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James William NewportJames William Newport. James William Newport was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Production Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William Ware TheissWilliam Ware Theiss. William Ware Theiss was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mags KavanaughMags Kavanaugh. Mags Kavanaugh was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunt Double'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James WinburnJames Winburn. James Winburn was 45 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Mon, Oct 18 1937 –
Died: Sat, Nov 19 2022
Portrait of Sally DennisonSally Dennison. Sally Dennison was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Casting'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bobby SargentBobby Sargent. Bobby Sargent was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Howard JensenHoward Jensen. Howard Jensen was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Special Effects Coordinator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Reid RondellReid Rondell. Reid Rondell was 20 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Wed, Jul 11 1962 –
Died: Fri, Jan 18 1985
Portrait of Silvia AbascalSilvia Abascal. Silvia Abascal was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Norman BlankenshipNorman Blankenship. Norman Blankenship was 42 in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Thu, Mar 20 1941 –
Died: Tue, Feb 25 1997
Portrait of Gene WalkerGene Walker. Gene Walker was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bob SchultzBob Schultz. Bob Schultz was >> in Heart Like a Wheel as 'Production Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday