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The Iron Claw

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7.5/10 • 976

2023-12-212h 12m

HistoryDrama

Sons. Brothers. Champions.

The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.

Directors
Sean Durkin
Writters
Sean Durkin
Editors
Sean Durkin, Matthew Hannam

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Zac Efron

    Zac Efron

    Kevin Von Erich

  2. Jeremy Allen White

    Jeremy Allen White

    Kerry Von Erich

  3. Harris Dickinson

    Harris Dickinson

    David Von Erich

  4. Stanley Simons

    Stanley Simons

    Mike Von Erich

  5. Holt McCallany

    Holt McCallany

    Fritz Von Erich

  6. Maura Tierney

    Maura Tierney

    Doris Von Erich

  7. Lily James

    Lily James

    Pam Adkisson

  8. Michael Harney

    Michael Harney

    Bill Mercer

  9. Aaron Dean Eisenberg

    Aaron Dean Eisenberg

    Ric Flair

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Manuel São Bento

Dec 21, 2023

7/10

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.firstshowing.net/2023/review-sean-durkins-the-iron-claw-turns-passion-into-obsession/ "The Iron Claw offers a compelling exploration of how strong passion can mutate into an unhealthy obsession and its impact on a legendary family, highly elevated by powerful, committed performances. Despite some questionable inaccuracies and omissions that punctuate the narrative, Sean Durkin is able to encourage reflection on the delicate balance between success and tragedy in pursuing a family legacy. Well-executed wrestling sequences bring some entertainment value to the big screen, but the profoundly sad story at the core of this film makes it an overall tough watch." Rating: B

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$15,900,000.00
Revenue
$40,130,232.00
Keywords
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