The Wrestler (1984)
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Overview
With good guidance from director Zeki Okten but an uninspired script, this story of a brother and his Turkish family influenced by old and new traditions is somewhat uneven. Bilal (Tarik Akan) is devoted to the art of wrestling, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, who were both champions at the sport. Aside from his interest in wrestling for its own sake, Bilal has a chance to win a provincial wrestling contest and thereby bring home a considerable cash award for his efforts -- and so his days are spent in training for the event. Meanwhile, his brother and sister-in-law and their daughter have come back home after living in Germany for 12 years and are finding the adjustment to their cultural roots a bumpy ride. As long scenes of well-oiled and slippery wrestlers in action prepare viewers for Bilal's big event, the struggle of these men is reminiscent of the struggle of Bilal's family to come to grips with a world they may not be able to accept unconditionally.
Where to watch The Wrestler
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Türkiye | TV+ | — | — |
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What is The Wrestler about?
With good guidance from director Zeki Okten but an uninspired script, this story of a brother and his Turkish family influenced by old and new traditions is somewhat uneven. Bilal (Tarik Akan) is devoted to the art of wrestling, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, who were both champions at the sport. Aside from his interest in wrestling for its own sake, Bilal has a chance to win a provincial wrestling contest and thereby bring home a considerable cash award for his efforts -- and so his days are spent in training for the event. Meanwhile, his brother and sister-in-law and their daughter have come back home after living in Germany for 12 years and are finding the adjustment to their cultural roots a bumpy ride. As long scenes of well-oiled and slippery wrestlers in action prepare viewers for Bilal's big event, the struggle of these men is reminiscent of the struggle of Bilal's family to come to grips with a world they may not be able to accept unconditionally. The Wrestler is a Drama movie, released on 1984-01-02, runtime 98 minutes.
Is The Wrestler worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Wrestler 5.8 out of 10 from 14 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch The Wrestler?
In Türkiye, The Wrestler streams on TV+. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Zeki Ökten
Cast
- Tarık Akan as Bilal
- Erol Günaydın as Mestan
- Ahmet Kayiskesen as Bilal's father
- Yaman Okay as Tevfik
- Meral Orhonsay
- Yavuzer Çetinkaya
- Tuluğ Çizgen
- Kamran Usluer as Tarık Akan (voice)
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Sources
Details and the 5.8/10 rating from The Wrestler on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.