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  • The Wrestler (1974)
  • PG
    95 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The Wrestler (1974)
PG
95 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Frank Bass takes a stand and defends what he thinks is right. Gamblers and money-grubbing conspire to corrupt the industry. Frank's efforts climax as he promotes an over-the-hill champion in the final matches of his career.
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Director
James A. Westman (as Jim Westman)
Writer
Producer
Composers
William Allen Castleman (as Wm. A. Castleman) | William Loose
Cinematographer
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Updated Feb 28, 1974

Release date
Feb 1974 (United States)

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Cast

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49 cast members
Name Known for
Edward Asner
Frank Bass Frank Bass   See fewer
Elaine Giftos
Debbie Debbie   See fewer
Verne Gagne
Mike Bullard Mike Bullard   See fewer
Billy Robinson
Billy Taylor Billy Taylor   See fewer
Don Muraco
Self (as Don Moraco) Self (as Don Moraco)   See fewer
Danny Hodge
Self (as Dan Hodge) Self (as Dan Hodge)   See fewer
Dick Afflis
Self (as The Bruiser) Self (as The Bruiser)   See fewer
Reginald Lisowski
The Crusher (as The Crusher) The Crusher (as The Crusher)   See fewer
Ed McDaniel
Self (as Wahoo McDaniels) Self (as Wahoo McDaniels)   See fewer
William V. Crouch
Self (as Bill Crouch) Self (as Bill Crouch)   See fewer
Billy Graham
Self (as Superstar Billy Graham) Self (as Superstar Billy Graham)   See fewer
Sarah Miller
Betty Bullard Betty Bullard   See fewer
H.B. Haggerty
Bartender (as H.B. Hagarty) Bartender (as H.B. Hagarty)   See fewer
Sammy Menacker
The Mobster (as Sam Menacher) The Mobster (as Sam Menacher)   See fewer
Ric Flair
Self (as Rick Flair) Self (as Rick Flair)   See fewer
Harold Sakata
Odd Job Odd Job   See fewer
Jim Brunzell
Self (as James Brunzell) Self (as James Brunzell)   See fewer
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