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The Big Wheel
Action, Drama, Romance, Sport
Billy Coy (Mickey Rooney) from Carrell in California wants to be a race car driver. He manages to get hired as a mechanic by Arthur "Red" Stanley (Thomas Mitchell) at his garage, after mentioning that he is the son of a famous driver called "Cannonball" Coy.
At the garage, Billy befriends a tomboy named Louise Riley (Mary Hatcher), whose father owns the nearest racetrack. Soon Billy gets a chance to prove his skills as a driver in a qualifying race, but he is too arrogant to follow his employer's advice and is unsuccessful.
Billy gets another chance to drive in a qualifying race, for another car owner. Billy wins the next race.
On the day of the next Indianapolis, Mary, Red and Louise are all at the race track and about to watch Billy's return as he drives one of Red's cars. He drives well, but when he has only one lap left, the engine catches fire. He still finishes the race, ending up in third place, and manages to save himself by leaving the car just before it explodes in a sea of flames. (Wikipedia)
Written by: Robert Smith
Starring: Mickey Rooney, Thomas Mitchell, Mary Hatcher
Music by: Gerard Carbonara, Nat W. Finston
Release date: 1949
Running time: 92 min.
Country: United States
Language: English
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