THE WRESTLER
The Story:
This is a drama about an aging professional wrestler. Back in the late '80s, Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke) was a headlining professional wrestler. Now, twenty years later,
he is decadent, living alone in a trailer, working part time in a supermarket and wrestling in the weekends.
Estranged from his daughter (Evan Rachel Wood) and unable to sustain any real relationships, Randy lives for the thrill of the show and the adoration of his fans. However, Randy has a heart attack in the dressing room and has heart by-pass surgery; his doctor forbids him to use steroids or wrestle again.
As his sense of identity starts to slip away, he begins to evaluate the state of his life -- trying to reconnect with his daughter, and striking up a blossoming romance with an exotic dancer (Marisa Tomei) who is ready to start a new life. He struggles with his new life and an offer of a high-profile rematch with his 1980s arch-nemesis, The Ayatollah (Ernest Miller), which may be his ticket back to stardom.
Starring:
Mickey Rourke, Evan Rachel Wood, Marisa Tomei, Mark Margolis, Todd Barry, Wass Stevens
Directed By:
Darren Aronofsky
Release:
2008
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