Heart Like a Wheel

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

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.

Drama

Bonnie Bedelia

(Shirley Muldowney)

Beau Bridges

(Connie Kalitta)

Leo Rossi

(Jack Muldowney)

Hoyt Axton

Bill McKinney

("Big Daddy" Don Garlits)

Anthony Edwards

(John Muldowney)

Elliott Mason

(Young Autograph Seeker)

Creed Bratton

Dick Miller

Paul Bartel

Bruce Barlow

(Bass Player, Tex's Band)

Missy Basile

Jesse Aragon

Tiffany Brissette

(Little Shirley)

Paul Bryar

(Matt, Card Player)

James Burton

(Guitar Player, Tex's Band)

Martin Casella

Michael Cavanaugh

Sandy Chanley

Mark Dawson

(Guitar / Harmonica, Tex's Band)

Diane Delano

(Shirley's Sister)

Tom Duffield

Jill Carroll

(John's girlfriend)

Steve Evans

Dennis Fetchet

(Fiddle Player, Tex's Band)

Chris Fontana

(Frank the Crank)

Ellen Geer

(Mrs. Marianne Kalitta)

Ashley Graham

(Girl at Track)

Christi Graham

(Girl at Track)

Marvin Graham

(Kalitta's Crew Chief)

Nora Heflin

Mitzi Hoag

(Shirley's Mother)

Marvin 'Swede' Johnson

('Lariat' Sponsor)

Tim Kimber

Terence Knox

(Jack's Friend)

Sam Laws

Paul Linke

Dean Paul Martin

(Sonny Rigotti)

Michael Milgrom

(Tourist at Bar)

Bob Minor

(Ralph, NHRA Official)

Harry Northup

Byron Thames

(John (age 10-13))

Lori Randolph

(Blonde Little Girl Racing Fan (uncredited))