Great Story, lots of action.
Heart Like a Wheel is a 1983 American biographical drama sports film directed by Jonathan Kaplan[2] 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. wikipedia.......
Cast[edit]
Bonnie Bedelia as Shirley Muldowney
Beau Bridges as Connie Kalitta
Leo Rossi as Jack Muldowney
Hoyt Axton as Tex Roque
Bill McKinney as "Big Daddy" Don Garlits
Anthony Edwards as John Muldowney, Shirley and Jack's son
Tiffany Brissette as Little Shirley
Ellen Geer as Marianne Kalitta, Connie's wife
The film also marked the film debut of character actor Leonard Termo, who had a small role as Good Joe.[3]