The Wrestler is a movie about a man who is retired professional wrestler. The movie is directed by Darren Aronofsky and written by Robert D. Siegel. The movie is all set to be released on 19th December, 2008 for a worldwide release.

The distribution part of the movie is handled by Fox Searchlight Pictures and comes under the genre of comedy, action, and drama etc. The 105 minute movie has been shot at New Jersey, United States of America. The movie was first premiered at Venice Film Festival in 2008. The movie won the best film award i.e. Golden Lion Award.

The main character of the movie which is Randy Robinson (Ram), played by Mickey Rourke. The other character of the movie is a stripper played by Marisa Tomei, Randy’s daughter by Evan Rachel Wood, Ayatollah by Ernest Miller. The movie is about the professional wrestler Randy Robinson who is restricted to wrestle again because of a heart attack. Because of the attack the wrestler has to retire from wrestling due to the life taking threat.

Randy takes job at a deli where he meets a striper. He feels attracted towards the woman and tries to form a relationship with her. Having problems with his daughter, he tries to get her back after trying so hard. A twist in the movie comes when Randy faces a rematch that could cost him his life with Ayatollah, who is also an old wrestler. Randy takes the challenge to fight with the wrestler as he was an old rival.

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