
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.

as Shirley Muldowney

as Connie Kalitta

as Jack Muldowney

as Jack Roque

as "Big Daddy" Don Garlits

as John Muldowney

as Young Autograph Seeker

as Photographer

as Mickey White

as Chef Paul

as Bass Player, Tex's Band

as Angela

as Carlos

as Little Shirley

as Matt, Card Player

as Guitar Player, Tex's Band

as Repoter #1

as NHRA Boss

as Fan

as Guitar / Harmonica, Tex's Band

as Shirley's Sister

as Rahn Tobler

as John's girlfriend

as Himself

as Fiddle Player, Tex's Band

as Frank the Crank

as Mrs. Marianne Kalitta

as Girl at Track

as Girl at Track

as Kalitta's Crew Chief

as Nurse North

as Shirley's Mother

as 'Lariat' Sponsor

as Buddy

as Jack's Friend

as Piano Player

as Reporter #2

as Sonny Rigotti

as Tourist at Bar

as Ralph, NHRA Official

as Trooper

as John (age 10-13)