When Wrestling Was Golden: Grapples, Grunts and Grannies(2012)
When Wrestling Was Golden: Grapples, Grunts and Grannies Synopsis
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.
When Wrestling Was Golden: Grapples, Grunts and Grannies (2012) is a documentary film directed by Linda Sands, released on December 13, 2012 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Christopher Eccleston, Peter Blake, Will Hodgson and Simon Garfield. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Linda Sands
- Producers:
- Linda Sands
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
When Wrestling Was Golden: Grapples, Grunts and Grannies Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christopher Eccleston
as Narrator
Peter Blake
as Self
- Will Hodgson
Will Hodgson
as Self
- Simon Garfield
Simon Garfield
as Self
- Max Crabtree
Max Crabtree
as Self
- Adrian Street
Adrian Street
as Self
- Johnny Kincaid
Johnny Kincaid
as Self
- Klondyke Kate
Klondyke Kate
as Self
- Kendo Nagasaki
Kendo Nagasaki
as Self
- Atlantis Chronos Goth
Atlantis Chronos Goth
as Self - Spiritual Advisor to Kendo Nagasaki
- Frank Rimer
Frank Rimer
as Self
- Anglo Italian
Anglo Italian
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Linda Sands, produced by Linda Sands.
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When Wrestling Was Golden: Grapples, Grunts and Grannies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 3 ratings.
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When Wrestling Was Golden: Grapples, Grunts and Grannies – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in When Wrestling Was Golden: Grapples, Grunts and Grannies?
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The main cast of When Wrestling Was Golden: Grapples, Grunts and Grannies (2012) includes Christopher Eccleston, Peter Blake, Will Hodgson, Simon Garfield and Max Crabtree. The film was directed by Linda Sands. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was When Wrestling Was Golden: Grapples, Grunts and Grannies released?
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When Wrestling Was Golden: Grapples, Grunts and Grannies was released on December 13, 2012 and runs for 59m.
Is When Wrestling Was Golden: Grapples, Grunts and Grannies worth watching?
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When Wrestling Was Golden: Grapples, Grunts and Grannies (2012) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.