CinemaOSMovie · 2011 · 1h 31m

Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin'

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Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin' is the definitive documentary about the history of Memphis wrestling from the 1950's with legendary battles between Sputnik Monroe and Billy Wicks, the 1960's with strutting Jackie Fargo, & the glory days of the '70s with Jerry "the King" Lawler, Tojo Yamamoto, "Superstar" Bill Dundee, & Jimmy Hart.

Directed byChad Schaffler

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
EN
Released
February 24, 2011
Budget
$25,000

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Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin' (Documentary Trailer)

Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin' (Documentary Trailer)

Featuring

Cast & crew

6 credited
Starring
William Cruickshanks

William Cruickshanks

Himself

Jimmy Hart

Jimmy Hart

Himself

Jerry Jarrett

Himself

Jerry Lawler

Jerry Lawler

Himself

Wayde Bowles

Wayde Bowles

Himself

Jimmy Valiant

Himself

Creative team
Directed by
Chad Schaffler

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