The Wrestler (1974)
Athletes...? Actors...? Assassins...?
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.
Director: James A. Westman
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: April 28, 1974
Cast
- Ed Asner - Frank Bass
- Elaine Giftos - Debbie
- Verne Gagne - Mike Bullard
- Billy Robinson - Billy Taylor
- Jerry Wade - Jerry Wade
- Don Muraco - Don Muraco
- Lord James Blears - Lord James Blears
- Danny Hodge - Dan Hodge
- Joe Scarpello - Joe Scarpello
- Dick Afflis - The Bruiser
Screenplay
- Eugene Gump (Screenplay)
Music: William Loose, William Allen Castleman
Cinematography: Gil Hubbs
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: James A. Westman
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 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.
- Who directed The Wrestler?
- The Wrestler was directed by James A. Westman.
- Who stars in The Wrestler?
- The Wrestler stars Ed Asner, Elaine Giftos, Verne Gagne, Billy Robinson, Jerry Wade, Don Muraco.
- How long is The Wrestler?
- The Wrestler has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Wrestler?
- The Wrestler is a Action, Crime, Drama film.
- Where was The Wrestler produced?
- The Wrestler was produced in United States of America.