Heart like a Wheel (1983)
Directed by Jonathan Kaplan
Genres - Drama |
Sub-Genres - Biopic [feature], Feminist Film, Sports Drama |
Release Date - Apr 1, 1983 (USA - Unknown), Apr 1, 1983 (USA) |
Run Time - 113 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - PG
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
Heart Like a Wheel stars Bonnie Bedelia as real-life racing champion Shirley "Cha Cha" Muldowney. Overcoming sexist hurdles, Shirley works hard to qualify for the major auto race competitions of America. Firmly in her cheering section is her dad (Hoyt Axton), and--at least at first--her husband, mechanic Jack Muldowney (Leo Rossi). When Jack, jealous of Shirley's success, leaves her, she casts her lot with troublesome banned racer Connie Kalita (Beau Bridges). The film comes to a head at the 1966 National Hot Rod Association World Championship, which Shirley eventually wins three times.
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Themes
Keywords
car, divorce, drag-racing, Equal-Rights, marriage, racing, sexism, sports
Attributes
High Production Values