The Big Wheel
“Roaring at you with mile-a-minute thrills!”
1949•NR•1h 32m•5.7•Released
ActionDramaRomance
The ambitious son of an accomplished race driver struggles to outrun his father's legacy and achieve his own successes.
Director
Edward Ludwig
Writer
Robert Smith
Languages
English
Studio
Samuel H. Stiefel Productions
Cast
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
Production
Company
Samuel H. Stiefel Productions
Company
United Artists
Producer
Samuel H. Stiefel
Producer
Mort Briskin
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