The Iron Claw (2023)
Sons. Brothers. Champions.
The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.
Director: Sean Durkin
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 132 min
Release Date: December 21, 2023
Cast
- Zac Efron - Kevin Von Erich
- Jeremy Allen White - Kerry Von Erich
- Harris Dickinson - David Von Erich
- Stanley Simons - Mike Von Erich
- Holt McCallany - Fritz Von Erich
- Maura Tierney - Doris Von Erich
- Lily James - Pam Adkisson
- Michael Harney - Bill Mercer
- Aaron Dean Eisenberg - Ric Flair
- Kevin Anton - Harley Race
Screenplay
Music: Richard Reed Parry
Cinematography: Mátyás Erdély
Editing: Matthew Hannam
Production: A24, BBC Film, Access Entertainment, House Productions
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $16M
Box Office: $40M
Original Language: en
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Unbreakable Brotherhood Bonds
Keywords
suicide, coma, sports, 1970s, texas, wrestling, brotherhood, biography, dallas, texas, based on true story, dysfunctional family, family relationships, grief, tragedy, curse
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Iron Claw about?
- The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.
- Who directed The Iron Claw?
- The Iron Claw was directed by Sean Durkin.
- Who stars in The Iron Claw?
- The Iron Claw stars Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Stanley Simons, Holt McCallany, Maura Tierney.
- How long is The Iron Claw?
- The Iron Claw has a runtime of 2h 12m (132 minutes).
- What genre is The Iron Claw?
- The Iron Claw is a History, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Iron Claw?
- The Iron Claw had a budget of $16M.
- How much did The Iron Claw gross?
- The Iron Claw grossed $40M worldwide.
- Where was The Iron Claw produced?
- The Iron Claw was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Iron Claw?
- The themes of The Iron Claw include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Unbreakable Brotherhood Bonds.