The Big Wheel
Roaring at you with mile-a-minute thrills!
Genres
Overview
The ambitious son of an accomplished race driver struggles to outrun his father's legacy and achieve his own successes.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
92 min
Release Date
1949-11-04
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
9
Vote Average
5.222
Mickey Rooney
Billy Coy
Thomas Mitchell
Arthur 'Red' Stanley
Michael O'Shea
Vic Sullivan
Mary Hatcher
Louise Riley
Spring Byington
Mary Coy
Steve Brodie
Happy Lee
Lina Romay
Dolores Raymond
Hattie McDaniel
Minnie
Allen Jenkins
George
Monte Blue
Deacon Jones
Richard Lane
Reno Riley
Eddie Kane
Head Waiter
Charles Irwin
Drunk
Kippee Valez
Carla
Denver Pyle
Track Intern
George Fisher
Announcer
Jackson King
Announcer
Joe Gray
Race Car Driver (uncredited)
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