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Heart Like a Wheel

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Starring Beau Bridges, Bonnie Bedelia

Shirley Muldowney became the first professional female racing driver and three-times world champion drag racer. This film biography tells the story of her rise to fame and her struggle against male prejudice.

Films: pages 17-20

Contributors

Director:
Jonathan Kaplan
Connie Kalitta:
Beau Bridges
Shirley Muldowney:
Bonnie Bedelia
Jack Muldowney:
Leo Rossi
Tex Roque:
Hoyt Axton
Don 'Big Daddy' Garlits:
Bill McKinney
John Muldowney (aged 15-23):
Anthony Edwards
Sonny Rigotti Dean:
Paul Martin
Chef Paul:
Paul Bartel
Mickey White:
Dick Miller
Angela:
Missy Basile
NHRA boss:
Michael Cavanaugh
Marianne Kalitta:
Ellen Geer
Source: Radio Times

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