Queen Of The Ring: Mildred Burke’s Inspiring Story”
Storyline
The film follows the journey of Mildred Burke, a single mother who breaks barriers in the 1930s when women’s pro wrestling was illegal. Defying all odds, she dominates the male-dominated sport to become the first female athlete to earn a million dollars, changing the face of wrestling forever.
Cast
- Emily Bett Rickards as Mildred Burke
- Josh Lucas as Billy Wolfe
- Tyler Posey as G. Bill Wolfe
- Kelli Berglund as Nell Stewart
- Walton Goggins as Jack Pfefer
- Marie Avgeropoulos as Babe Gordon
- Gavin Casalegno as Joe Burke
- Kamille as June Byers
- Toni Storm as Clara Mortensen
- Trinity Fatu as Ethel Johnson
Crew
- Director & Writer: Ash Avildsen
- Producers: Aimee Schoof, Isen Robbins, B. D. Gunnell, Ash Avildsen
- Cinematography: Andrew Strahorn
- Music: Aaron Gilhuis
Release Date
- Premiere: October 15, 2024, at Buffalo International Film Festival
- Theatrical Release: March 7, 2025, in the United States
Trailer
The trailer showcases Mildred Burke’s rise from a struggling single mother to a wrestling legend, filled with emotional moments, intense matches, and her fight against societal norms.
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