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197495 minAction, Crime, Drama

The Wrestler

Is The Wrestler a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Wrestler worth watching? With a rating of 4.2/10, this Action, Crime, Drama film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Wrestler 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.

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Top Cast

Ed Asner
Ed AsnerFrank Bass
Elaine Giftos
Elaine GiftosDebbie
Verne Gagne
Verne GagneMike Bullard
Billy Robinson
Billy RobinsonBilly Taylor
Jerry Wade
Jerry WadeJerry Wade
Don Muraco
Don MuracoDon Muraco
Lord James Blears
Lord James BlearsLord James Blears
Danny Hodge
Danny HodgeDan Hodge
Joe Scarpello
Joe ScarpelloJoe Scarpello
Dick Afflis
Dick AfflisThe Bruiser

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The Wrestler has received lower ratings (4.2/10) from audiences.

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The Wrestler is a Action, Crime, Drama movie that 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 i...

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