The Wrestler (2008)

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Synopsis
His sense of identity fading into nothingness after the spotlights dim and he experiences a close brush with mortality, a retired wrestler begins to evaluate his life while considering the comeback that could very well kill him in director Darren Aronofsky's poignant portrait of an introspective former superstar at the twilight of his career. Back in his heyday, wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke) was an icon in the ring. His image immortalized in action figures and video games, he would headline arenas across globe. Twenty years later, those glory days have passed, and Randy is forced to earn his keep by brawling before handfuls of fans in high school gyms and community centers around New Jersey. In the wake of a heart attack, the former icon attempts to earn a little extra cash while working in a deli and making an effort to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter Stephanie (Evan Rachel Wood). Yet despite Randy's continued attempts at convincing local stripper Cassidy (Marisa Tomei) to settle down with him in his humble trailer, the ring still calls to him. Later, when the prospect of a high profile rematch with his longtime nemesis presents itself, Randy is forced to weigh his mortality against his desire to hear the crowd roar one last time. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Production Crew

Matt Munn	Art Director
Mary Vernieu	Casting
Suzanne Smith	Casting
Maryse Alberti	Cinematographer
Mark Heyman	Co-producer
Clint Mansell	Composer (Music Score)
Maryse Alberti	Composer (Music Score)
Amy Westcott	Costume Designer
Darren Aronofsky	Director
Andrew Weisblum	Editor
Agnes Mentre	Executive Producer
Jennifer Roth	Executive Producer
Vincent Maraval	Executive Producer
Gabe Hilfer	Musical Direction/Supervision
Jim Black	Musical Direction/Supervision
Darren Aronofsky	Producer
Nicolas Cage	Producer
Scott Franklin	Producer
Tim Grimes	Production Designer
Robert Siegel	Screenwriter
Richard Graves	Second Assistant Director
Theo Sena	Set Decorator
Jacob Ribicoff	Sound/Sound Designer
Ken Ishii	Sound/Sound Designer

Genre
Drama
Family & Personal Relationships
Sports & Recreation

Awards
2008 - Film Presented - Venice International Film Festival
2008 - Film Presented - New York Film Festival
2008 - Film Presented - Toronto International Film Festival
2008 - Film Presented - AFI Fest
2008 - Film Presented - Hamptons International Film Festival
2008 - Best Picture - National Board of Review
2008 - Best Picture - Independent Spirit Awards
2008 - Best Picture - Independent Spirit Awards
2008 - Best Cinematography - Independent Spirit Awards
2008 - Best Picture - Broadcast Film Critics Association
2008 - Best Picture - New York Film Critics Online
2008 - Best Picture - Southeastern Film Critics Association
2008 - Best Picture - Detroit Film Critics Society
2008 - Best Picture - Austin Film Critics
2008 - Best Picture - London Film Critics Association
2008 - Best Picture - Phoenix Film Critics Association
2008 - Best Picture - Dallas/Ft. Worth Film Critics
2008 - Best Picture - American Film Institute
2008 - Best Movie Yet to Open in Iowa - Iowa Film Critics Association
2008 - Best Picture - London Film Critics Association
2008 - Best Picture - Independent Spirit Awards
2008 - Best Picture - Independent Spirit Awards
2008 - Best Cinematography - Independent Spirit Awards
2008 - Best Picture - Dallas/Fort Worth Film Critics Associat

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Nicolas Cage
Mickey Rourke	Randy "The Ram" Robinson
Marisa Tomei	Cassidy
Evan Rachel Wood	Stephanie Robinson

The Wrestler (2008)

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