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January 9, 2009
At the Movies: 'Wrestler' reinvents a well-worn genre
By CHRISTY LEMIRE
AP Movie Critic
AP Movie Critic
It couldn't have had a more cliched premise: A washed-up athlete struggles against the odds for one last shot at greatness.
| THE WRESTLER |
 Director: Darren Aronofsky Cast: Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood Rating: R for violence, sexuality/nudity, language and some drug use Running time: 105 minutes |
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