Movie Drama
She did something women were forbidden to do, and became a World Champion.
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.
Bonnie Bedelia Beau Bridges Leo Rossi Hoyt Axton Bill McKinney Anthony Edwards Elliott Mason Creed Bratton Dick Miller Paul Bartel Bruce Barlow Missy Basile Jesse Aragon Tiffany Brissette Paul Bryar James Burton Martin Casella Michael Cavanaugh Sandy Chanley Mark Dawson Diane Delano Tom Duffield Jill Carroll Steve Evans Dennis Fetchet Chris Fontana Ellen Geer Ashley Graham Christi Graham Marvin Graham Nora Heflin Mitzi Hoag Marvin 'Swede' Johnson Tim Kimber Terence Knox Sam Laws Paul Linke Dean Paul Martin Michael Milgrom Bob Minor Harry Northup Byron Thames Lori Randolph
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