The Wrestler
“Athletes...? Actors...? Assassins...?”
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- KKen Patera
- EElaine Giftos
- RReginald Lisowski
- LLawrence Batson
- DDick Murdoch
- RRod Trongard
- RRodger Kent
- FFred Marxen
- JJames Klobuchar
- SSammy Menacker
Crew
- Director
- James A. Westman
- Writer
- Eugene Gump
- Producers
- Verne Gagne, W.R. Frank
Frequently asked questions
What is The Wrestler rated?
The Wrestler has an audience rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 6 votes.
Who directed The Wrestler?
The Wrestler was directed by James A. Westman.
When was The Wrestler released?
The Wrestler was released in 1974.
