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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1949-11-04
Languageen
Runtime1h 32m
Production

Samuel H. Stiefel Productions, United Artists

5.7(12)
•1949•1h 32m

The Big Wheel

"Roaring at you with mile-a-minute thrills!"

ActionDramaRomance

Overview

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

Writing & Screenplay
Robert Smith
Cinematography
Ernest Laszlo

Principal Cast

18 credited
Mickey Rooney
Mickey RooneyBilly Coy
Thomas Mitchell
Thomas MitchellArthur 'Red' Stanley
Michael O'Shea
Michael O'SheaVic Sullivan
Mary Hatcher
Mary HatcherLouise Riley
Spring Byington
Spring ByingtonMary Coy
Steve Brodie
Steve BrodieHappy Lee
Lina Romay
Lina RomayDolores Raymond
Hattie McDaniel
Hattie McDanielMinnie
Allen Jenkins
Allen JenkinsGeorge
Monte Blue
Monte BlueDeacon Jones

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The Big Wheel (1949) | Cinelio