

The Big Wheel
1949-11-04 · 92 min · ★ 5.7
The ambitious son of an accomplished race driver struggles to outrun his father's legacy and achieve his own successes.
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- Directors
- Edward Ludwig
- Production companies
- Samuel H. Stiefel Productions, United Artists
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Mickey RooneyBilly Coy
Thomas MitchellArthur 'Red' Stanley
Michael O'SheaVic Sullivan
Mary HatcherLouise Riley
Spring ByingtonMary Coy
Steve BrodieHappy Lee
Lina RomayDolores Raymond
Hattie McDanielMinnie
Allen JenkinsGeorge
Monte BlueDeacon Jones
Richard LaneReno Riley
Eddie KaneHead Waiter
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