Movie

Heart Like a Wheel

Released: April 1, 1983 (1983)

Runtime: 113 minutes

Genres: Drama

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Dick Miller as Mickey White
Age at release: 54
Bill McKinney as "Big Daddy" Don Garlits
Age at release: 51
Hoyt Axton as Jack Roque
Age at release: 45
Beau Bridges as Connie Kalitta
Age at release: 41
Creed Bratton as Photographer
Age at release: 40
Leo Rossi as Jack Muldowney
Age at release: 36
Bonnie Bedelia as Shirley Muldowney
Age at release: 35
Anthony Edwards as John Muldowney
Age at release: 20
Elliott Mason as Young Autograph Seeker
Age at release: 14
Bruce Barlow as Bass Player, Tex's Band
Age at release: Unknown

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Paul Bryar as Matt, Card Player
Age at release: 73
Mitzi Hoag as Shirley's Mother
Age at release: 50
James Burton as Guitar Player, Tex's Band
Age at release: 43
Ellen Geer as Mrs. Marianne Kalitta
Age at release: 41
Michael Cavanaugh as NHRA Boss
Age at release: 40
Nora Heflin as Nurse North
Age at release: 33
Jesse Aragon as Carlos
Age at release: 27
Diane Delano as Shirley's Sister
Age at release: 26
Martin Casella as Repoter #1
Age at release: 25
Tiffany Brissette as Little Shirley
Age at release: 8
Missy Basile as Angela
Age at release: Unknown
Mark Dawson as Guitar / Harmonica, Tex's Band
Age at release: Unknown
Jill Carroll as John's girlfriend
Age at release: Unknown
Steve Evans as Himself
Age at release: Unknown
Dennis Fetchet as Fiddle Player, Tex's Band
Age at release: Unknown
Chris Fontana as Frank the Crank
Age at release: Unknown
Ashley Graham as Girl at Track
Age at release: Unknown
Christi Graham as Girl at Track
Age at release: Unknown
Marvin Graham as Kalitta's Crew Chief
Age at release: Unknown
Marvin 'Swede' Johnson as 'Lariat' Sponsor
Age at release: Unknown