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Release Year2012
Runtime0h 59m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes2
DirectorLinda Sands
WritersLinda Sands
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsWhen Wrestling Was Golden: Grapples, Grunts and Grannies
About When Wrestling Was Golden: Grapples, Grunts and Grannies
Timeshift turns back the clock to a time when villains wore silver capes, grannies swooned at the sight of bulky men in latex and the most masculine man in the country was called Shirley. In its heyday, British professional wrestling attracted huge TV audiences and made household names of generations of wrestlers from Mick McManus and Jackie 'Mr TV' Pallo to Giant Haystacks and Big Daddy. With contributions from inside the world of wrestling and surprising fans such as artist Peter Blake, this is an affectionate and lively portrait of a lost era of simpler pleasures, both in and out of the ring.
Directed by Linda Sands, When Wrestling Was Golden: Grapples, Grunts and Grannies leans on a strong ensemble — Christopher Eccleston, Peter Blake, Will Hodgson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2012.
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