The Wrestler

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Summary: Nostalgic ,superb 70's wrestling film!!
Review: This 1973 film starring Ed Asner(Mary Tyler Moore,Lou Grant) portraying a wrestling manager-agent who fights to foil the attempts of some low-life wrestlers who are trying to profit from a fixed fight.This great cast includes Lord James Blears,Superstar Billy Graham,Dick Murdoch and Verne Gagne.It deserves to be a cult classic!!

Rating:
Summary: A great remembrance
Review: This movie brings back so many memories. If, like me, you grew up as a pro wrestling fan in the Midwest in the 60's & 70's, you'll love this movie. All of the greats in the old AWA are here. Vern Gagne, Billy Robinson, Wahoo McDaniel, Superstar Graham..., I could go on. Of course, I would be totally remiss if I didn't mention my two all time favorites, Dick the Bruiser and the Crusher.
If you're looking for an Academy Award winning performance, look elsewhere. If you're looking for a great remembrance of what old school pro wrestling was all about, this is the movie for you. If you're only familiar with the current WWE pro wrestling, you will still probably enjoy this movie. If for no other reason than to see what us old-timers are talking about when we say that this is what pro wrestling is all about!!