From bell to bell, Zac Efron is the main event in A24's boilerplate biopic about one of professional wrestling's…
Cast
Zac Efron (Kevin Von Erich)Jeremy Allen White (Kerry Von Erich)Harris Dickinson (David Von Erich)Maura Tierney (Doris Von Erich)Holt McCallany (Fritz Von Erich)Grady Wilson (Young Kevin)Valentine Newcomer (Young David)Scott Innes (Ring Announcer)Chavo Guerrero Jr. (The Sheik)Garrett Hammond (Sportatorium Referee #1)Stanley Simons (Mike Von Erich)Michael Harney (Bill Mercer)Jullian Dulce Vida (Sound Man)Cazzey Louis Cereghino (Bruiser Brody)Ryan Nemeth (Gino Hernandez)Lily James (Pam)Kevin Anton (Harley Race)Michael Papajohn (Olympic Coach)
Director
Sean Durkin
Synopsis
The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s.
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