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The Wrestler

PG-131h 35m1974James A. Westman
IMDb: 5.2/10
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"Athletes...? Actors...? Assassins...?"

Frank Bass (Ed Asner) is an honest guy trying to make a living in the cut throat world of professional wrestling, and he's gonna make it work - even if he dies trying! But first - he'll have to strong-arm his way through all the mobsters, gamblers, promoters and fight fixers and help his past-his-prime wrestler once again win a championship belt. Features appearances from real-life legendary wrestlers and AWA superstars Verne Gagne, Rick Flair, Superstar Billy Graham, Dusty Rhodes, Dick the Bruiser, Ray Stevens, Dory Funk Jr., Ken Patera, Billy Robinson, Dan Gable, Eddie Graham, Dick Murdoch, Vincent J. McMahon, and more.

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What is The Wrestler (1974) about?

Frank Bass (Ed Asner) is an honest guy trying to make a living in the cut throat world of professional wrestling, and he's gonna make it work - even if he dies trying! But first - he'll have to strong-arm his way through all the mobsters, gamblers, promoters and fight fixers and help his past-his-prime wrestler once again win a championship belt. Features appearances from real-life legendary…

Who stars in The Wrestler?

The Wrestler stars Ed Asner (Frank Bass), Elaine Giftos (Debbie), Verne Gagne (Mike Bullard), Billy Robinson (Billy Taylor), Jerry Wade (Jerry Wade). The film was directed by James A. Westman.

How long is The Wrestler?

The Wrestler has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1974. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Wrestler worth watching?

The Wrestler holds an IMDb rating of 5.2/10. Fans of Action, Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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