The Wrestler (2008)
Overview
Aging wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson is long past his prime but still ready and rarin' to go on the pro-wrestling circuit. After a particularly brutal beating, however, Randy hangs up his tights, pursues a serious relationship with a long-in-the-tooth stripper, and tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter. But he can't resist the lure of the ring and readies himself for a comeback.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $6,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $44,734,660.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 6.7164 |
Directed By
Darren Aronofsky
Crew
Clint Mansell
Darren Aronofsky
Robert D. Siegel
James Manley
Steffany Bernstein
Mary Vernieu
Suzanne Smith Crowley
Scott Franklin
Matthew Munn
Tim Grimes
Amy Westcott
Andrew Weisblum
Theo Sena
Darren Aronofsky
Maryse Alberti
Barbara Jean Kearney
Niko Tavernise
Ari Handel
Frank Murray
Brendan Walsh
Douglas Crosby
Roberto Cappannelli
Jon Trosky
Andrew Mortelliti
Anthony White
Adrian Street
Axl Rose
Jim Buckman
Mandy Lyons
Anthony Pettine
Mark Heyman
William Louthe
Nicci Schinman
Colleen Bachman
Nikita Breznikov
Chris Kelly
Ryan Smith
Jennifer Roth
Abi Jackson
Timothy Healy
Niko Tavernise
Drew Jiritano
Arlynn Abseck
Jim Black
Mike Marino
Jeff Butcher
Dan Korintus
Selina van den Brink
Andy Simonson
Jacob Ribicoff
Bill Sweeney
Peter Nolan
David Skutch
Anguibe Guindo
Tony Martinez
Marjorie Durand
Eliza Paley
Dominick Tavella
Philip Gleason
Eric Vierhaus
Stuart Stanley
Brian Emrich
Josue Clotaire Fleurimond
Jay Peck
Judy Chin
Dan Schrecker
Chris Skutch
Diana Sikes
Tony Martinez
Graham Klatt
Vincent Maraval
Agnès Mentre
Soren Miltich
TOP CAST
Mickey Rourke
Randy
Marisa Tomei
Cassidy
Evan Rachel Wood
Stephanie
Mark Margolis
Lenny
Todd Barry
Wayne
Wass Stevens
Nick Volpe
Judah Friedlander
Scott Brumberg
Ernest Miller
The Ayatollah
Dylan Keith Summers
Necro Butcher
Tommy Farra
Tommy Rotten
Mike Miller
Lex Lethal
Marcia Jean Kurtz
Admissions Desk Woman
John D'Leo
Adam
Ajay Naidu
Medic
Gregg Bello
JAPW Promoter Larry Cohen
Scott Siegel
Greg
Maurizio Ferrigno
Spotter
Andrea Langi
Alyssa
Armin Amiri
Dr. Moayedizadeh
Lynn Tovale Anoa'i
Pharmacist
Ryan Lynn
Strip Club Best Man
Michael Drayer
Strip Club Bachelor
Alyssa Bresnahan
Cheeques Bartender
Jeff Chena
Hotel Bartender
Vernon Campbell
Big Chris
Felice Choi
Beautician
Bernadette Penotti
Tanning Salon Owner
John L. Sullivan
The Legend Johnny Valiant
Ron Killings
Ron "The Truth" Killings
Giovanni Roselli
Romeo Roselli
Robert D. Siegel
Autograph Fan #1
Scott Franklin
Autograph Fan #2
Sylvia Kauders
Hudson Acres Lady at Deli Counter
Alissa Reisler
Young Housewife at Deli Counter
Willy Rosner
Touchdown Man at Deli Counter
Rebecca Darke
German Potato Salad Lady at Deli Counter
E.J. Carroll
Teamster at Deli Counter
Abraham Aronofsky
Annoyed Man at Deli Counter
Charlotte Aronofsky
Annoyed Woman at Deli Counter
TJ Kedzieerski
Jameson
Jen Cohn
Get a Room Lady
Tyrone Scott
WXW Announcer
Douglas Crosby
WXW Referee
Larry Mercer
CZW Announcer
Nick Papagerio
CZW Referee
Kevin Foote
ROH Announcer
Jon Trosky
ROH Referee
Andrew Anderson
Wrestler
Daniel Solwold Jr.
Wrestler
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