Heart Like a Wheel 41 years old

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

Heart Like a Wheel

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.

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Heart Like a Wheel Cast

Name Character
Beau Bridges He was 41, now 82 years old as Connie Kalitta
Bill McKinney He was 51, 80 years old when he died as "Big Daddy" Don Garlits
Anthony Edwards He was 20, now 62 years old as John Muldowney
Paul Bartel He was 44, 61 years old when he died as Chef Paul
Bonnie Bedelia She was 35, now 76 years old as Shirley Muldowney
Leo Rossi He was 36, now 78 years old as Jack Muldowney
Creed Bratton He was 40, now 81 years old as Photographer
Hoyt Axton He was 45, 61 years old when he died as Jack Roque
Dick Miller He was 54, 90 years old when he died as Mickey White

Heart Like a Wheel Crew

Name Department
Ken Friedman as Writer. He was 33 (now 75) years old Writing
Jonathan Kaplan as Director. He was 35 (now 76) years old Directing
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Heart Like a Wheel (41 years)

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

  • Release day: Friday, April 01, 1983
  • Runtime: 113 minutes