Shirley Muldowney is determined to be a top-fuel drag racer, although no woman has ever raced them before. Despite the high risks of this kind of racing and the burden it places on her family life, she perseveres in her dream.
Bonnie Bedelia
as Shirley Muldowney
Beau Bridges
as Connie Kalitta
Leo Rossi
as Jack Muldowney
Hoyt Axton
as Jack Roque
Bill McKinney
as "Big Daddy" Don Garlits
Anthony Edwards
as John Muldowney
Elliott Mason
as Young Autograph Seeker
Creed Bratton
as Photographer
Dick Miller
as Mickey White
Paul Bartel
as Chef Paul
Bruce Barlow
as Bass Player, Tex's Band
Missy Basile
as Angela