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The Big Wheel

Roaring at you with mile-a-minute thrills!

1949★ 5.7 · 111h 32mActionDramaRomance

Overview

The ambitious son of an accomplished race driver struggles to outrun his father's legacy and achieve his own successes.

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Cast

Mickey Rooney
as Billy Coy

Denver Pyle
as Track Intern

Thomas Mitchell
as Arthur 'Red' Stanley

Steve Brodie
as Happy Lee

Spring Byington
as Mary Coy

Hattie McDaniel
as Minnie

Richard Lane
as Reno Riley

Allen Jenkins
as George

Mary Hatcher
as Louise Riley

Monte Blue
as Deacon Jones

Eddie Kane
as Head Waiter

Joe Gray
as Race Car Driver (uncredited)

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Release date: 1949-11-04

Runtime: 1h 32m

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ActionDramaRomance

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