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Heart Like a Wheel is a 1983 biographical film directed by Jonathan Kaplan and based on the life of drag racing driver Shirley Muldowney. It stars Bonnie Bedelia as Muldowney, and Beau Bridges as drag racing legend 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 Academy Award for Costume Design.
Original Release
04/01/1983
US Release
04/01/1983
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Diane Delano | Shirley's Sister |
| Ellen Geer | Mrs. Marianne Kalitta |
| Dick Miller | Mickey White |
| Michael Cavanaugh | NHRA Boss |
| Nora Heflin | Nurse North |
| Byron Thames | John (age 10-13) |
| Brandon Brent Williams | John (age 5-8) |
| Paul Bartel | Chef Paul |
| Steve Evans | Himself / Self |
| Mitzi Hoag | Shirley's Mother |
Directors
Writers
Ken Friedman, David E. Peckinpah, Joan McCall
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Diane Delano | Shirley's Sister |
| Ellen Geer | Mrs. Marianne Kalitta |
| Dick Miller | Mickey White |
| Michael Cavanaugh | NHRA Boss |
| Nora Heflin | Nurse North |
| Byron Thames | John (age 10-13) |
| Brandon Brent Williams | John (age 5-8) |
| Paul Bartel | Chef Paul |
| Steve Evans | Himself / Self |
| Mitzi Hoag | Shirley's Mother |
| Jesse Aragon | Carlos |
| Hoyt Axton | Tex Roque / Jack Roque |
| Bruce Barlow | Bass Player, Tex's Band |
| Michael Barrere | NHRA Guard |
| Missy Basile | Angela |
| Bonnie Bedelia | Shirley Muldowney |
| Creed Bratton | Photographer |
| Beau Bridges | Connie Kalitta |
| Tiffany Brissette | Little Shirley |
| Paul Bryar | Matt, Card Player |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Rich Irvine | Executive Producer |
| James L. Stewart | Executive Producer |
| Lamar Card | Executive Producer |
| Marty Katz | Producer |
| Charles Roven | Producer |
| Arne Schmidt | Producer |
| John Strong | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1984 | Oscar | Best Costume Design | Nominated |
| 1984 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
