The wrestler [videorecording] / Fox Searchlight Pictures presents in association with Wild Bunch, a Protozoa Pictures production ; Off the Top Rope, Inc. ; a film by Darren Aronofsky ; produced by Scott Franklin ; written by Robert Siegel ; directed and produced by Darren Aronofsky.
Back in the late '80s, Randy 'The Ram' Robinson was a headlining professional wrestler. Now, decades past his prime, he barely gets by working small wrestling shows in VFW halls and as a part-time grocery store employee. He faces the end of his wrestling career and is attempting to come to terms with his life outside the ring. He wants to reconcile with the daughter he abandoned in childhood and begins a relationship with a stripper. He struggles with his new life and an offer of a high-profile rematch with his 1980s arch-nemesis, 'The Ayatollah,' which might just be his ticket back to stardom.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (109 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Distributor: Montreal : Distributed by Alliance Films, [2009]
- Copyright: ©2008
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "An Alliance Films release, Remstar Media Partners"--Container.Originally released as a motion picture in 2008.Special features: "The wrestler" music video.Widescreen presentation.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Maryse Alberti ; editor, Andrew Weisblum ; original music, Clint Mansell.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood.
- Target Audience Note:
- Canadian Home Video rating: 14A: sexual content; coarse language; violence.MPAA rating: R; violence, sexuality/nudity, language and some drug use.
- System Details Note:
- DVD; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
- Language Note:
- Dialogue in English with optional soundtrack in dubbed French, optional English or French subtitles; closed-captioned.
- Awards Note:
- Golden Globes, 2009: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture (Rourke) ; Best Original Song.
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- Subject:
- Contests > United States > Drama.
Fathers and daughters > United States > Drama.
Men > Health and hygiene > United States > Drama.
Professional sports > United States > Drama.
Wrestlers > United States > Drama. - Genre:
- Feature films.
Sports films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Wrestling films.
Available copies
- 23 of 24 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Rutherford County Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 24 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haynes Branch Library | DVD Wre (Text)
Donation: Yes |
38801102023337 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Mountains Branch Library | MDVD Wre (Text) | 38801101585781 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
Back in the late '80s, Randy 'The Ram' Robinson was a headlining professional wrestler. Now, decades past his prime, he barely gets by working small wrestling shows in VFW halls and as a part-time grocery store employee. He faces the end of his wrestling career and is attempting to come to terms with his life outside the ring. He wants to reconcile with the daughter he abandoned in childhood and begins a relationship with a stripper. He struggles with his new life and an offer of a high-profile rematch with his 1980s arch-nemesis, 'The Ayatollah,' which might just be his ticket back to stardom.
