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The Wrestler
2008
The wrestler is the story of retired professional wrestler, Randy "The Ram" Robinson, making his way through the independent circuit, trying to get back in the game for one final showdown with his former rival. Read more
| Starring | Mickey Rourke, Ernest Miller, Marisa Tomei, Todd Barry |
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| Director | Darren Aronofsky |
| Genres | Drama, Sport |
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The Wrestler
The wrestler is the story of retired professional wrestler, Randy "The Ram" Robinson, making his way through the independent circuit, trying to get back in the game for one final showdown with his former rival.
| Starring | Mickey Rourke, Ernest Miller, Marisa Tomei, Todd Barry, Evan Rachel Wood, Vale Anoai |
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| Director | Darren Aronofsky |
| Studio | ELEVATION |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 45 mins Blu-ray: 1 hr 49 mins LOVEFiLM Instant: 1 hr 44 mins |
| Certificate |  DVD LOVEFiLM Instant |
| Collections | 100 Most Wanted, Substitute Sports |
| Genres | Drama, Sport |
| Language | DVD: English Blu-ray: English LOVEFiLM Instant: English |
| Released | Production year: 2008 To Watch Online: LOVEFiLM Instant: 01 Jul 2011 To Rent: DVD: 01 Jun 2009 Blu-ray: 01 Jun 2009 |
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Oscar nominated story of a retired professional wrestler, making his way through the independent circuit and trying to get back in the game for one final showdown with his former rival. read more »
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Micky Rourke is just mesmerizing.
A really immersive film, that manages to live the washed out wrestlers life day by agonizing day. I have only felt this level of emotional gutting once before ... read more »
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Good film although a bit on the dull side!
Not what I thought it would be. Can't argue with the actiing Micky Rourke pays a really good part. Personally I thought it was a bit dull though.
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Leave your preconceptions behind.
Ignore the hype, and dont start the film with the idea that its going to be an action flick. Unless you like the Drama genre, you most likely will not like this... read more »
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surprised me
was not sure if i would like this but thought really well done, liked the way it did not feel the need to flasely give no loose ends
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Hogan offered The Wrestler role
- WENN Newsdesk
- 27 Jan 2012
Hulk Hogan turned down the chance to star in Oscar-nominated movie The Wrestler over fears he wouldn't be taken seriously as an actor. The former ring star has revealed movie bosses sent him the film's script several times in a bid to persuade him to sign on, but he declined and the lead role eventually went to Mickey Rourke, who won an Academy Award nomination for his performance. Hogan admits he was tempted by the story of a washed up wrestler who goes back to the ring, but didn't want to... Read more
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Darren Aronofsky directs this searing drama about a past-his-prime wrestler who tries to regain his earlier fame. Mickey Rourke (ANGEL HEART, SIN CITY) continues a career revival of his own as the fighter, while Oscar winner Marisa Tomei (IN THE BEDROOM, MY COUSIN VINNY) and Evan Rachel Wood (...
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The Wrestler
The wrestler is the story of retired professional wrestler, Randy "The Ram" Robinson, making his way through the independent circuit, trying to get back in the game for one final showdown with his former rival. ...
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