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.
Acting
Efron's physical transformation is genuinely shocking.
Direction
Durkin keeps it intimate, never exploitative.
Practical Effects
Real wrestling moves, real pain, zero CGI.
Director
Sean Durkin
Zac Efron
Kevin Von Erich
Jeremy Allen White
Kerry Von Erich
Harris Dickinson
David Von Erich
Stanley Simons
Mike Von Erich
Holt McCallany
Fritz Von Erich
Maura Tierney
Doris Von Erich
Lily James
Pam Adkisson
Michael Harney
Bill Mercer
Aaron Dean Eisenberg
Ric Flair
Kevin Anton
Harley Race
Scott Innes
Ring Announcer
Maxwell Jacob Friedman
Lance
Brady Pierce
Michael Hayes
Ryan Nemeth
Gino Hernandez
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Kevin Von Erich attended the premiere and apparently sat in silence through the credits. The family initially refused to let Hollywood touch their story for decades.
The actual Von Erich wrestling dynasty had six sons; the film omits Chris entirely, which the family requested to respect his memory. The 'curse' became so famous in Texas that some fans genuinely believed supernatural forces were involved.
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