Heroes of World Class (2006): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2006, Heroes of World Class is an action and dokumentarfilm film directed by Brian Harrison, running about 160 minutes.

What it’s about. In 1983 World Class Championship Wrestling and its franchise stars, the Von Erich brothers, were known around the world. A small Dallas based promotion running out of a shack of a venue, the Sportatorium, World Class was one of the most syndicated television programs in America, making the Von Erichs household names. Run by legendary wrestler Fritz Von Erich, a.k.a. Jack Adkinsson, World Class made his oldest sons, Kevin, David and Kerry, three of hte biggest stars in the world of wrestling. Little did anyone know that just as the Von Erichs and World Class were reaching worldwide stardom they would begin a downfall that would cast a full eclipse on their meteoric rise to fame. Directed by Brian Harrison who, as a ten year old in 1983, watched on television as wrestling's world of staged combat between good and evil took a sharp turn into a surreal and tragic reality.

Who’s in it. Heroes of World Class stars Kevin Von Erich as Kevin Von Erich, Kerry Von Erich as Kerry Von Erich, Fritz Von Erich as Fritz Von Erich and Mike Adkisson as Mike Von Erich, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Heroes of World Class sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heroes of World Class page.

If you liked it. Fans of Heroes of World Class tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.