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The Saturday Film: The Big Wheel

on BBC Television

A drama of motor racing.
Starring Mickey Rooney
with Thomas Mitchell

All the thrill and excitement of the race track are in this story of Billy Coy, son of a famous racing driver. Born with a taste for fast cars and a thirst for speed, and determined to follow in his father's wheel tracks, Billy learns the hard way that ambition and a capacity for taking risks are not enough to make a great driver.

Contributors

Director:
Edward Ludwig
Billy Coy:
Mickey Rooney
Red:
Thomas Mitchell
Vic:
Michael O'Shea
Louise:
Mary Hatcher
Mrs Coy:
Spring Byington
Dolores:
Lina Romay

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