Average Rating: 7.1/10
Reviews Counted: 7
Fresh: 7 | Rotten: 0
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Release Date: Apr 1, 1983 Wide
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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
Apr 1, 1983 Wide
Aug 15, 2006
All Critics (10) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (0) | DVD (2)
This charming movie further expanded the roles allotted to women, chronicling the career of Muldowney (splendidly played by Bonnie Badelia), the only race driver (male or female) to have won three times the National Hot Rod Association World Championship
A solid entry in the overcoming-great-odds-to-become-a-champion biopic.
... and there STILL ain't many girls in NASCAR.
A spunky, well-crafted movie about the first woman to succeed in big-time drag racing
bonnie bedelia is always good but not usually given parts worthy of her talent, this one is however and she delivers an outstanding performance.
April 6, 2007
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Fantastic!
January 3, 2008Super Reviewer
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