The Wrestler (2008 film)
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The Wrestler is a 2008 American sports drama film directed by Darren Aronofsky and written by Robert Siegel. The film stars Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, and Evan Rachel Wood. Rourke plays an aging pro
Theatrical release poster
Rourke's performance in the film gave renewed interest to his career.
Scenes where Rourke and Wood's characters try to bond were filmed on the Asbury Park boardwalk.
Unlike Aronofsky's previous films—which featured original scores by Clint Mansell—The Wrestler has a soundtrack of pre-recorded pop music, most of it glam metal acts such as Ratt.
Marisa Tomei
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Marisa Tomei is an American actress. She gained prominence for her comedic performance in My Cousin Vinny, which earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She received further nominati
The Wrestler (2008 film)
…The Wrestler is a 2008 American sports drama film directed by Darren Aronofsky and written by Robert Siegel. The film stars Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, and Evan Rachel Wood. Rourke plays an aging professional wrestler who, despite his failing health and waning fame, continues to wrestle due to financial…
Tomei at the 2024 Raleigh GalaxyCon
Tomei at the premiere of War, Inc. (2008) at the Tribeca Film Festival
Tomei at the 81st Academy Awards in 2009, where she received her third Academy Award nomination for The Wrestler
Tomei attending the premiere of Inescapable at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival