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The Wrestler (2008)

Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler is a 2008 drama that centers around Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke), a pro wrestler who tries to get his life together while reliving his glory days on the ring. Marisa Tomei co-stars as stripper Cassidy with Evan Rachel Wood as Randy's estranged daughter Stephanie.

The Wrestler
R
Drama
sport

Director
Darren Aronofsky
Release Date
December 17, 2008
Studio(s)
Searchlight Pictures
Distributor(s)
Searchlight Pictures
Cast
Evan Rachel Wood , Mark Margolis , Marisa Tomei , Todd Barry , Mickey Rourke
Writers
Robert Siegel
Runtime
109 minutes
Budget
$6 million

Summary

Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler is a 2008 drama that centers around Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke), a pro wrestler who tries to get his life together while reliving his glory days on the ring. Marisa Tomei co-stars as stripper Cassidy with Evan Rachel Wood as Randy's estranged daughter Stephanie.

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