The Big Wheel(1949)
Roaring at you with mile-a-minute thrills!
The Big Wheel Synopsis
The ambitious son of an accomplished race driver struggles to outrun his father's legacy and achieve his own successes.
The Big Wheel (1949) is a action, drama and romance film directed by Edward Ludwig, released on November 4, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Mickey Rooney, Thomas Mitchell, Michael O'Shea and Mary Hatcher. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward Ludwig
- Writers:
- Robert Smith
- Producers:
- Mort Briskin, Samuel H. Stiefel
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Laszlo
- Production:
- Samuel H. Stiefel Productions, United Artists
- Status:
- Released
The Big Wheel Cast & Crew
Main 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
Richard Lane
as Reno Riley
Eddie Kane
as Head Waiter
Key crew
Directed by Edward Ludwig, written by Robert Smith, produced by Mort Briskin and Samuel H. Stiefel.
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The Big Wheel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Big Wheel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Big Wheel online?
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The Big Wheel (1949) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Big Wheel?
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The main cast of The Big Wheel (1949) includes Mickey Rooney, Thomas Mitchell, Michael O'Shea, Mary Hatcher and Spring Byington. The film was directed by Edward Ludwig. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Big Wheel released?
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The Big Wheel was released on November 4, 1949 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Big Wheel worth watching?
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The Big Wheel (1949) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.