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The Wrestler arrives on DVD and Blu-ray in April

By Patrick Luce Mar 5, 2009, 21:06 GMT

Mickey Rourke gives the performance of a lifetime as pro wrestler Randy “The Ram” Robinson, a former superstar now paying the price for twenty years of grueling punishment in and out of the ring.  But he’s about to risk everything to prove he has one more match left in him: a re-staging of his famous Madison Square Garden bout against “The Ayatollah.”  Darren Aronofsky directs a powerful cast in this ...more

Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler enters the ring on Blu-ray and DVD April 21 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment loaded with features including a music video from Bruce Springsteen’s song “The Wrestler.”

The Wrestler became one of the most-critically acclaimed films of the year, and helped launch Oscar nominated Mickey Rourke back into the Hollywood spotlight.

In a career-defining performance Rourke handles the role of Randy “The Ram” Robinson - a veteran performer on the professional wrestling circuit who is desperate to hold on to the fame and glory that once surrounded him. 

Despite himself and the odds stacked against him, “The Ram” begins to evaluate his state of life, attempting to reconnect with his estranged daughter and striking up a relationship with an exotic dancer with troubles of her own.

Bruised and battered both inside and outside the ring, Randy slowly tries to piece together the life he still has; but the thrill of the show and the passion for his art threatens to take it all away from him once again.

The Wrestler won Golden Globe awards for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama (Rourke) and Best Original Song (Bruce Springsteen). Along with Rourke’s turn as Robinson, the film also features powerful performances from Oscar winner Marisa Tomei (In The Bedroom, My Cousin Vinny) and Golden Globe nominee Evan Rachel Wood (Thirteen, Across The Universe). 

Blu-ray Disc Specs:

The Wrestler Blu-ray Disc is presented in widescreen format 2.35:1 aspect ratio with English 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio, English and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, English, French and Spanish subtitles along with Digital Copy. 

Individual disc bonus features as follows:

Within the Ring featurette
Wrestler Round Table
“The Wrestler” Music Video – Written and Performed by Bruce Springsteen

The Wrestler [Blu-ray] is now available for pre-order at Amazon. Visit the DVD database for more information.

Single-Disc DVD Specs:

The Wrestler single-disc DVD is presented in widescreen format 2.35:1 aspect ratio with English 5.1 Dolby Surround. 

Individual disc bonus features as follows:

Within the Ring featurette
The Wrestler Music Video – Written and Performed by Bruce Springsteen

The Wrestler is now available for pre-order at Amazon. It is available for pre-order at AmazonUK for a June 1st release. Visit the DVD database for more information.