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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.
Movie information
| Release Date (USA): | 2008-12-17 |
| Rating (USA): | R |
| Release Date (UK): | 2009-01-16 |
| Rating (UK) : | R18 |
| Director: | Darren Aronofsky |
| Producer: | Scott Franklin |
| Studio: | Fox Searchlight |
| Writer/s: | Robert Siegel;Darren Aronofsky |
Cast
| Mickey Rourke | |
| Marisa Tomei | |
| Evan Rachel Wood | |
| Mark Margolis | Lenny |
| Todd Barry | Wayne |
| Wass Stevens | Nick Volpe |
| Judah Friedlander | |
| Ernest Miller |
Merchandise
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Talkback
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A good film...I see Oscars. For...Actor , Director , Song , Actress , screenplay , cinematography , Producer , wardrobe and choreography.
It would deserve all of these if'n it were noinated for all. YEAH !! IF'N !
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evilsnowFeb 27th, 2008 - 01:04:37
looks like Arnofosky is getting back on the horse after the gigantic turd The Fountian. It was visually stunning but by the end of it you wanted a refund and just left me really diapointed and irritable for a couple houre afterwards. hopefully he'll return to what he was, one of the best directors in town.
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