The Wrestler(2008)
Love. Pain. Glory.
Aging wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson is long past his prime but still ready and rarin' to go on the pro-wrestling circuit. After a particularly brutal beating, however, Randy hangs up his tights, pursues a serious relationship with a long-in-the-tooth stripper, and tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter. But he can't resist the lure of the ring and readies himself for a comeback.
Movie: The Wrestler
Top 10 Billed Cast
Randy
Cassidy
Stephanie
Lenny
Wayne
Nick Volpe
Scott Brumberg
The Ayatollah
Video Trailer The Wrestler
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
UK Trailer
Danny Boyle & Darren Aronofsky: Mickey & Marissa
Script to Scene - THE WRESTLER #shorts
THE WRESTLER AT NYFF: Choreographing Fight Scenes
THE WRESTLER AT NYFF: Marisa on Stripping
THE WRESTLER AT NYFF: Mickey's Training
THE WRESTLER AT NYFF: The Film's Inspiration
THE WRESTLER AT NYFF: Wrestling as a Sport
THE WRESTLER film clip #1-"Lets Hang Out"
All 19 videos
Official Trailer - Trailer
UK Trailer - Trailer
Danny Boyle & Darren Aronofsky: Mickey & Marissa - Featurette
Script to Scene - THE WRESTLER #shorts - Featurette
THE WRESTLER AT NYFF: Choreographing Fight Scenes - Featurette
THE WRESTLER AT NYFF: Marisa on Stripping - Featurette
THE WRESTLER AT NYFF: Mickey's Training - Featurette
THE WRESTLER AT NYFF: The Film's Inspiration - Featurette
THE WRESTLER AT NYFF: Wrestling as a Sport - Featurette
THE WRESTLER film clip #1-"Lets Hang Out" - Clip
THE WRESTLER film clip #2-"Boardwalk" - Clip
THE WRESTLER film clip #3-"Im Here" - Clip
THE WRESTLER film clip #4-"Just One Beer" - Clip
THE WRESTLER film clip #5-"The Thrift Shop" - Clip
THE WRESTLER Roundtable (part five) - Featurette
THE WRESTLER Roundtable (part four) - Featurette
THE WRESTLER Roundtable (part one) - Featurette
THE WRESTLER Roundtable (part three) - Featurette
THE WRESTLER Roundtable (part two) - Featurette
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