The Wrestler
"Athletes...? Actors...? Assassins...?"
Originally released in 1974. The Wrestler is a action/crime film. directed by James A. Westman.
Starring Ed Asner, Elaine Giftos, and Verne Gagne
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 28, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
4.2/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
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 str...
Who directed The Wrestler?
The Wrestler was directed by James A. Westman.
How long is The Wrestler?
The Wrestler has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Wrestler released?
The Wrestler was released on April 28, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wrestler?
The main cast of The Wrestler includes Ed Asner, Elaine Giftos, Verne Gagne, Billy Robinson, Jerry Wade.