139. Paradise Alley (1978) & The Iron Claw (2023)

2024-05-12

This week, we discuss two films which feature wrestling. The first is Paradise Alley (1978), an American sports drama written, directed by, and starring Sylvester Stallone (in his feature directorial debut). The film tells the story of three Italian American brothers in Hell's Kitchen in the 1940s who become involved in professional wrestling. The second is The Iron Claw (2023), a biographical sports drama written and directed by Sean Durkin about the Von Erichs, a family of professional wrestlers who are "cursed" by constant...

This week, we discuss two films which feature wrestling.

The first is Paradise Alley (1978), an American sports drama written, directed by, and starring Sylvester Stallone (in his feature directorial debut). The film tells the story of three Italian American brothers in Hell's Kitchen in the 1940s who become involved in professional wrestling.

The second is The Iron Claw (2023), a biographical sports drama written and directed by Sean Durkin about the Von Erichs, a family of professional wrestlers who are "cursed" by constant tragedy.

Timestamps

What we’ve been watching (00:01:10) –The Fall Guy, Rolling Thunder, Godzilla Minus One

Paradise Alley (00:18:30)

The Iron Claw (00:45:10)

Coin toss (01:18:45)

Links

Instagram -

@callitfriendopodcast

@munnywales

@andyjayritchie

Letterboxd –

@andycifpod