Heart Like a Wheel (American Beauty) (1983)

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Directed by

Jonathan Kaplan

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Diane Delano
Shirley's Sister

Ellen Geer
Mrs. Marianne Kalitta

Dick Miller
Mickey White

Michael Cavanaugh
NHRA Boss

Byron Thames
John (age 10-13)

Paul Bartel
Chef Paul

Hoyt Axton
Tex Roque

Bonnie Bedelia
Shirley Muldowney

Written by

Ken Friedman
(written by)

Joan McCall
original script by

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Description: Heart Like a Wheel is a 1983 biographical film directed by Jonathan Kaplan and based on the life of drag racing driver Shirley Muldowney. It stars Bonnie Bedelia as Shirley Muldowney and Beau Bridges as drag racing driver Connie Kalitta. The film garnered two award nominations: Bedelia for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Drama, and William Theiss for an Oscar for Best Costume Design. ... (more)

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Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1473 movies items)

" During the 1950s, housewife Shirley Muldowney talks her mechanic husband, Jack, into letting her street race his sports car. She quickly discovers she has a true talent and begins pursuing a career as a professional driver. At first, Shirley is met with skepticism among the racing community and is denied the license necessary to drive professionally. But when she's finally given the chance to prove herself, she shows that racing isn't always a man's game. Heart Like a Wheel is a 1983 Amer"