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.
Movie: The Big Wheel
Top 10 Billed Cast
Billy Coy
Arthur 'Red' Stanley
Vic Sullivan
Louise Riley
Mary Coy
Happy Lee
Dolores Raymond
Minnie
George
Deacon Jones
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Overview
The ambitious son of an accomplished race driver struggles to outrun his father's legacy and achieve his own successes.
Release Date
1949-11-04
Average
5.2
Rating:
2.6 startsTagline
Roaring at you with mile-a-minute thrills!
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