Synopsis
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.
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Cast
- Bonnie BedeliaShirley Muldowney
- Beau BridgesConnie Kalitta
- Leo RossiJack Muldowney
- Hoyt AxtonJack Roque
- Bill McKinney"Big Daddy" Don Garlits
- Anthony EdwardsJohn Muldowney
- Elliott MasonYoung Autograph Seeker
- Creed BrattonPhotographer
- Dick MillerMickey White
- Paul BartelChef Paul
Recommandations
- 88
The Associated Press
Not since Rocky has a modest, unheralded movie proved so satisfying. [31 Oct 1983] - 80
Variety
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. - 80
Los Angeles Times
A film of great human drama and emotion, Heart Like a Wheel never fails to inspire. - 80
Los Angeles Times
A film of great human drama and emotion, Heart Like a Wheel never fails to inspire. - 80
Newsweek
Director Kaplan has a generous, open-eyed affection for these quirky, hungry characters that he obviously wants to share. Smart host that he is, he doesn't over sing their praises. You warm to this movie at your own sweet speed. [31 Oct 1983, p.83] - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
Heart is an often enthralling film of determination, heartbreak and triumph. - 70
The New York Times
Its story is unusual, but it's told in a style that is immediate and understandable, and that never opts for heroism at the expense of authenticity. - 70
Time Out
Race fans won't be disappointed, but the real bonus comes from a perfect performance of tough understatement from Bonnie Bedelia as the three-time winner. The wheel may be a flash chrome slot-mag, but the heart is gold.
