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The Wrestler (1974)Promoting the world of professional wrestling at the expense of the plot itself, Frank Bass (Ed Asner) takes a stand and defends what he thinks is right... See full summary » Director:James A. WestmanWriter:Eugene Gump |
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Frank Bass
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Elaine Giftos | ... |
Debbie
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Verne Gagne | ... |
Mike Bullard
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Billy Robinson | ... |
Billy Taylor
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Jerry Wade | ... |
Himself
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Don Muraco | ... |
Himself
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Lord 'Tally Ho' Blears | ... |
Himself
(as Lord James Blears)
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Danny Hodge | ... |
Himself
(as Dan Hodge)
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Joe Scarpello | ... |
Himself
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Dick Afflis | ... |
Himself
(as The Bruiser)
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Dan Gable | ... |
Himself
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Vincent McMahon | ... |
Himself
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Reginald Lisowski | ... |
The Crusher
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Dusty Rhodes | ... |
Himself
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Ed McDaniel | ... |
Himself
(as Wahoo McDaniels)
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Promoting the world of professional wrestling at the expense of the plot itself, Frank Bass (Ed Asner) takes a stand and defends what he thinks is right. Gamblers, mobsters, unscrupulous wrestlers, money-grubbing promoters, and fixers conspire to corrupt the industry, but Frank tries to make the game as honest and fair as it is his idealized vision. Frank's efforts climax as he promotes an over-the-hill champion in the final matches of his career. Written by Anonymous
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Flair." This was made during the beginning years of Flair's career and he
was trained by executive producer/star Verne Gagne. See more »
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Trivia
In addition to having real professional wrestlers playing the wrestlers in the film, "The Mobster" was played by professional wrestler Sammy Menacker. He was formerly known as "Slammin' Sam Menacker." By the time this film was made, Menacker had retired from the ring but was still in the business as a host/commentator. See more »Crazy Credits
Professional wrestling legend Ric Flair is listed in the credits as "RickFlair." This was made during the beginning years of Flair's career and he
was trained by executive producer/star Verne Gagne. See more »
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