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  1. Heart Like a Wheel is a 1983 American biographical drama sports 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.

  2. Apr 1, 1983 · Heart Like a Wheel: Directed by Jonathan Kaplan. With Diane Delano, Ellen Geer, Dick Miller, Michael Cavanaugh. Shirley Muldowney is determined to be a top-fuel drag racer, although no woman has ever raced them before.

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    • Biography, Drama, Romance
    • Jonathan Kaplan
    • 1983-04-01
  3. True story about a female hot rod driver and her attempts to escape sexism and stereotypes in the male dominated racing world. Based on a true story, this drama tries to be a voice for...

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    • Jonathan Kaplan
    • PG
    • Bonnie Bedelia
  4. Drama. PG. Watchlist. When a housewife convinces her mechanic husband to let her street race his sports car, she discovers she has a natural knack for it. She must prove to all those around her...

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    • PG
  5. Heart Like a Wheel (1983) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

  6. Overview. 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. Jonathan Kaplan. Director.

  7. Heart Like A Wheel is a surprisingly fine biopic of Shirley Muldowney, the first professional female race car driver. What could have been a routine good ol' gal success story has been heightened into an emotionally involving, superbly made drama.