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The Wrestler (1974)

PG-13 · 1974-04-28 · 1h 35m · EN
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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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Ed AsnerEd AsnerFrank BassElaine GiftosElaine GiftosDebbieVerne GagneVerne GagneMike BullardBilly RobinsonBilly RobinsonBilly TaylorJerry WadeJerry WadeJerry WadeDon MuracoDon MuracoDon MuracoLord James BlearsLord James BlearsSelfLord James BlearsLord James BlearsLord James BlearsDanny HodgeDanny HodgeDan HodgeJoe ScarpelloJoe ScarpelloJoe ScarpelloDick AfflisDick AfflisThe BruiserDan GableDan GableDan Gable

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Frequently asked questions about The Wrestler

What is The Wrestler 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 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.

How long is The Wrestler?

The Wrestler has a runtime of 95 minutes.

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