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The Iron Claw

The Iron Claw

Sons. Brothers. Champions.

20237.52h 12m

Overview

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.

Directed by Sean Durkin
Written by Sean Durkin
Produced by Tessa Ross, Juliette Howell, Sean Durkin
Box OfficeBudget: $15.9MRevenue: $40.1M

Top Cast

Zac Efron

Zac Efron

Kevin Von Erich

Jeremy Allen White

Jeremy Allen White

Kerry Von Erich

Harris Dickinson

Harris Dickinson

David Von Erich

Stanley Simons

Stanley Simons

Mike Von Erich

Holt McCallany

Holt McCallany

Fritz Von Erich

Maura Tierney

Maura Tierney

Doris Von Erich

Lily James

Lily James

Pam Adkisson

Michael Harney

Michael Harney

Bill Mercer

Aaron Dean Eisenberg

Aaron Dean Eisenberg

Ric Flair

Kevin Anton

Kevin Anton

Harley Race

Themes & Keywords

suicidecomasports1970stexaswrestlingbrotherhoodbiographydallas, texasbased on true storydysfunctional familyfamily relationshipsgrieftragedycursehistoricalfamilydeathmental illnessoverbearing fathermourningdeath of brother1980sgrimbrothersperiod piececerebralintimatedepressingadoringcompassionatepowerfultragic

About The Iron Claw

The Iron Claw is a history, drama film released in 2023 exploring themes of suicide, coma, sports, 1970s, texas, wrestling. Directed by Sean Durkin, it stars Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson. 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.

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