The Big Wheel (1949)
Roaring at you with mile-a-minute thrills!
The ambitious son of an accomplished race driver struggles to outrun his father's legacy and achieve his own successes.
Director: Edward Ludwig
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: November 4, 1949
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
Screenplay
- Robert Smith (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Ernest Laszlo
Production: Samuel H. Stiefel Productions, United Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Racing and Need for Speed
Keywords
racing, race car driver
More Films by Director: Edward Ludwig
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Big Wheel about?
- The ambitious son of an accomplished race driver struggles to outrun his father's legacy and achieve his own successes.
- Who directed The Big Wheel?
- The Big Wheel was directed by Edward Ludwig.
- Who stars in The Big Wheel?
- The Big Wheel stars Mickey Rooney, Thomas Mitchell, Michael O'Shea, Mary Hatcher, Spring Byington, Steve Brodie.
- How long is The Big Wheel?
- The Big Wheel has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is The Big Wheel?
- The Big Wheel is a Action, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Big Wheel produced?
- The Big Wheel was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Big Wheel?
- The themes of The Big Wheel include: Racing and Need for Speed.