The Wrestler
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Darren Aronofsky
Alissa Reisler
Tim Rossiter
Kevin Foote
Paul E Normous
Jeff Chena
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Back in the late '80s, Randy "The Ram" Robinson was a headlining professional wrestler. Now, twenty years later, he ekes out a living performing for handfuls of diehard wrestling fans in high school gyms and community centers around New Jersey. Estranged from his daughter and unable to sustain any real relationships, Randy lives for the thrill of the show and the adoration of his fans. However, a heart attack forces him into retirement. As his sense of identity starts to slip away, he begins to evaluate the state of his life--trying to reconnect with his daughter, and striking up a blossoming romance with an exotic dancer who is ready to start a new life. Yet all this cannot compare to the allure of the ring and passion for his art, which threatens to pull Randy "The Ram" back into his world of wrestling.
Director
Darren Aronofsky
Cast
Alissa Reisler
Tim Rossiter
Kevin Foote
Paul E Normous
Jeff Chena
Blue Meanie
Clint Mansell
Robert Rosen
Devon Moore
Scott Siegel
Ronnie Killings
Larry Legend
Rebecca Darke
Mark Margolis
Judah Friedlander
Greg Bello
Douglas Crosby
Eric Hachikiam
Larry Zybsko
Armin Amiri
Kevin Kelly
David Prazak
Lynn Tovale Anoai
Felice Choi
Lamar Braxton Porter
Dj Hyde
Nicky Benz
Alyssa Bresnahan
Henry Kwan
Rob Eckos
Wass Stevens
Doc Daniels
Willy Rösner
Johnny Valiant
Todd Barry
Mickey Rourke
Nigel Wiesehan
David Scott Gagnon
T J Kedzierski
Donnetta Lavinia Grays
Kevin Matthews
Jen Cohn
Bernadette Penotti
Bobby Dempsey
Evan Rachel Wood
Andrew Anderson
La Smooth
Charlotte Aronofsky
Vernon Campbell
Robert Siegel
Andrea Langi
Larry Sweeney
Ajay Naidu
Nate Hatred
Ryan Lynn
Abraham Aronofsky
Gary Michael Cappetta
E.j. Carroll
Tommy Farra
Giovanni Rosselli
Billy Dream
John D'leo
Maven Bentley
Austin Aries
Jay Santana
Claudio Castagnoli
Marcia Jean Kurtz
Mike Miller
Jon Trosky
Lenny Leonard
Maurizio Ferrigno
Michael Drayer
Sylvia Kauders
Nick Papagerio
Toa Mairie
Marisa Tomei
Ernest Miller
Dylan Keith Summers
Scott Franklin
Pete Nixon
Christopher Cruise
Crew
Nathan Abner
Steven Adler
Maryse Alberti
Maryse Alberti
Jessica Allen
Bryan Anderson
Jerelle Anderson
Afa Anoai
Alexis Arnold
Darren Aronofsky
Jonathan Arthur
Joseph Aschalew
Colleen Bachman
Peter Baltes
Frankie Banali
Takbir Bashir
Takbir Bashir
Ruark Behan
Steffany Bernstein
Graham Bertie
Beverly Billin
Valerie Bisharat
Jim Black
Jeff Blando
Barry Blaschke
Dana Bloder
Jason Boothie
Anna Bosco
David Boulton
Doug Bowen
Steve Boyle
Nate Braeuer
Bradley P Brandon
Selina Van Den Brink
Rhino Bucket
James S Buckman
Jared Burke
Rena Bussinger
Jeff Butcher
Marina Byquest
Travis Cadalzo
Jose Caraballo
Dwayne Carter
Carlos Cavazo
Tony Cavazo
Armond Cecere
John Cenatiempo
Travis Child
Chris Chin
Judy Chin
Don Ciana
Madonna Louise Ciccone (madonna)
Madonna Louise Ciccone (madonna)
Ryan Collison
Peter Connors
Jeff Cook
Monte Cristo
Douglas Crosby
Robin Crosby
Bone Crusher
Cara Czekanski
Ben D'andrea
Joseph Decongilio
Warren Demartini
Brandon Dicamillo
Udo Dirkschneider
Georg Dolivo
Robert T Donovan
Robert Downes
Michael Draper
David Dreishpoon
Daniel Druker
Daniel Druker
Kevin Dubrow
Marjorie Durand
Jeff Dutemple
Blas Elias
Brian Emrich
Brian Emrich
Jackie Enx
Dan Evans Farkas
Tommy Farra
Charlie Fay
Joe Fay Jr.
Joseph Fay
Joel Feinberg
Joel Feinberg
Todd Feldman
Dan Fisher
Brian Forsythe
Geoff Foster
Bruce L. Fowler
Dennis Franklin
Scott Franklin
Lauren Fritz
Randall Furino
Michael Gallart
Michael Gallart
Kenneth Garrison
Dror Gescheit
Joanne Getson
Evan Ginzburg
Tal Goretsky
Lindsay Graham
Richard Graves
Macon Greyson
Timothy Grimes
Anguibe Guindo
Robert Gurgo
Aurore Guyot
John Halligan
Ari Handel
Wayne Hardnett
Gabriele Hauke
Tim Healy
Craig Hench
Joe Henry
Charles Herzfeld
Mark Heyman
Gabe Hilfer
William Hines
Colin Ho-shing
Wolf Hoffman
Sean Hogan
Mike Howells
Saul Hudson
Kenneth Huffman
Kristyn Hume
Shane Ingersoll
Molly Irwin
Sebastian Ischer
Ken Ishii
Abi Jackson
Drew Jiritano
Bob Johnson
Joey Johnson
Eben Jones
Tristan Jones
Rie Katagiri
Ari Katz
Stefan Kaufman
Barbara Jean Kearney
Tom Keifer
Chris Kelly
Conor Kelly
Jessica Kelly
Jim Kelly
Reid Kelly
Graham Klatt
Robin Koenig
Dan Korintus
Tannis Kristjanson
Matty Lake
Eoin V Lambe
Misty Lavina
Danny Lawrence
Eric Leverenz
Bill Leverty
James Lightfoot
Santo Liveo
William Louthe
Mandy Lyons
Brendan Macdevette
James Macmillan
John Maisano
Clint Mansell
Vincent Maraval
Mike Marino
Tony Martinez
Duff Mckagan
Klaus Meine
Agnes Mentre
Raz Mesinai
Raz Mesinai
Brett Michel
Vic Miech
Morgan Miller
Ross Miller
Soren Miltich
Jerad Molkenthin
Matt Monaco
Eve Morrow
Jesse Morrow
Matt Munn
Frank Murray
Frank Murray
Paul Van Natten
Robert Neary
Robert Neary
Eve Nelson
Peter Nolan
Bobby O'neil
Joe Origlieri
Jesse Ozeri
Eliza Paley
Stephen Pearcy
Jay Peck
Lenore Pemberton
Janine Persad
Anthony Pettine
Film Details
Technical Specs
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Shown at Venice International Film Festival (Competition) August 27-September 6, 2008.
Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (Gala Presentation) October 16-29, 2008.
Shown at Hamptons International Film Festival (World Cinema) October 15-19, 2008.
Shown at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (Horizons) July 3-11, 2009.
Nicholas Cage was previously attached to star.
Project was included on the 2007 Black List.
Fox Searchlight acquired domestic distribution rights at the 2008 Toronto Interntional Film Festival for a reported sum of $3-4 million.
Released in United States Winter December 17, 2008
Released in United States on Video April 21, 2009
Released in United States 2008 (Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (Galas) October 30-November 9, 2008.)
Released in United States 2008 (Shown at New York Film Festival (Closing Night) September 26-October 12, 2008.)
Released in United States 2008 (Shown at Venice International Film Festival (Competition) August 27-September 6, 2008.)
Nominated for the 2008 award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role (Mickey Rourke) by the Screen Actors Guild (SAG).
Voted one of the 10 best films of 2008 by the American Film Institute (AFI).
Winner of the 2008 award for Best Actor (Mickey Rourke) by the Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA).
Winner of the 2008 award for Best Actor (Mickey Rourke) by the Toronto Film Critics Association (TFCA).
Winner of the 2008 award for Best Actor (Mickey Rourke) by the Washington DC Area Film Critics Association (WAFCA).
Winner of the 2008 award for Best Supporting Actress (Marisa Tomei) and co-winner of the award for Best Actor (Mickey Rourke) by the San Francisco Film Critics Circle (SFFCC).
Winner of the 2008 Orange Award for Best Leading Actor (Mickey Rourke) by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).
Winner of the Golden Lion for Best Film at the 2008 Venice International Film Festival.
Winner of three 2008 Spirit Awards including Best Feature, Best Male Lead (Mickey Rourke) and Best Cinematography by Film Independent (FIND).
Winner of two 2008 awards including Best Film and Best Actor (Mickey Rourke) by the London Critics' Circle.
Released in United States Winter December 17, 2008
Released in United States on Video April 21, 2009
Released in United States 2008
Released in United States October 2008
Released in United States July 2009
Shown at New York Film Festival (Closing Night) September 26-October 12, 2008.
Released in United States October 2008 (Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (Gala Presentation) October 16-29, 2008.)
Released in United States October 2008 (Shown at Hamptons International Film Festival (World Cinema) October 15-19, 2008.)
Released in United States July 2009 (Shown at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (Horizons) July 3-11, 2009.)
Co-winner of the 2008 award for Best Actor (Mickey Rourke) by the Boston Society of Film Critics (BSFC).
