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

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