The Big Wheel

Roaring at you with mile-a-minute thrills!

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

Released: Nov 4, 1949

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Mickey Rooney

Billy Coy

Thomas Mitchell

Arthur 'Red' Stanley

Michael O'Shea

Vic Sullivan

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