The Big Wheel
Roaring at you with mile-a-minute thrills!
1949 · 1h 32m · Approved
Action, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Edward Ludwig
Overview
The ambitious son of an accomplished race driver struggles to outrun his father's legacy and achieve his own successes.
Director and cast
- Edward Ludwig Director
- Mickey Rooney as Billy Coy
- Thomas Mitchell as Arthur 'Red' Stanley
- Michael O'Shea as Vic Sullivan
- Mary Hatcher as Louise Riley
- Spring Byington as Mary Coy
- Hattie McDaniel as Minnie (as Hattie McDaniels)
- Steve Brodie as Happy Lee
- Lina Romay as Dolores Raymond
- Allen Jenkins as George
- Richard Lane Cast
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