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The Wrestler

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Original title

The Wrestler

Year

2008

Running time

105 min.

Country

United States

Director

Darren Aronofsky

Screenwriter

Robert D. Siegel

Cast

Music

Clint Mansell

Cinematography

Maryse Alberti

Producer

Wild Bunch, Protozoa Pictures, Fox Searchlight

Genre

Drama | Wrestling. Sports

Synopsis

Back in the late ’80s, Randy “The Ram” Robinson (Mickey Rourke) was a headlining professional wrestler. Now, twenty years later, he ekes out a living performing for handfuls of diehard wrestling fans in high school gyms and community centers around New Jersey. 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, a heart attack forces him into retirement. 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. Yet all this cannot compare to the allure of the ring and passion for his art, which threatens to pull Randy “The Ram” back into his world of wrestling. Director Darren Aronofsky presents a powerful portrait of a battered dreamer, who despite himself and the odds stacked against him, lives to be a hero once again in the only place he considers home – inside the ring.

Awards: 2008: 2 Nominations for Oscar: Actor (Mickey Rourke), Supporting Actress (Marisa Tomei)

2008: Golden Globes: Best Actor Drama (Mickey Rourke), Song. 3 Nominations

2008: Venice Film Festival: Golden Lion for Best Movie

2008: BAFTA Awards: Best Actor (Rourke). Nominated for Best Sup. Actress (Tomei)

2008: New York Film Critics Circle: Nominated for Best Actor (Rourke) & Best Screenplay

2008: Festival Toronto: Best Actor (Mickey Rourke)

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8 My Top 10 Movies from 2008 (492)
81 Movies with a Great Male Lead (61)
97 My Top 20 Movies from the 2000s (73)

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