The Big Wheel

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

Cast

Mickey Rooney

as Billy Coy

Thomas Mitchell

as Arthur 'Red' Stanley

Michael O'Shea

as Vic Sullivan

Mary Hatcher

as Louise Riley

Spring Byington

as Mary Coy

Steve Brodie

as Happy Lee

Lina Romay

as Dolores Raymond

Hattie McDaniel

as Minnie

Allen Jenkins

as George

Monte Blue

as Deacon Jones

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