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Grit, glam, and body slams—two women and their hustler manager hit the wrestling circuit for a shot at Reno glory.

...ALL THE MARBLES

The California Dolls and their best friend Harry...Together they're going for...All The Marbles

1981 · 1h 53m · R · Comedy / Drama / Sport · IMDB TMDB

A two-bit promoter tries to take a women's wrestling team to the top.

Quick Answer

What is ...All the Marbles about?

...All the Marbles is a 1981 American comedy-drama-sport film directed by Robert Aldrich about a women's tag-team wrestling duo and their manager navigating hardships on the road to a big match in Reno.

Programmer's Pick

Robert Aldrich’s final film trades noir for neon tights, as Peter Falk wrangles two indomitable lady wrestlers through a circuit equal parts seedy and satirical. Where else do mud wrestling and tag-team ambition share top billing?

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

In ...All the Marbles, manager Harry Sears shepherds his underdog tag team—wrestlers Iris and Molly—across a rough-and-tumble circuit of motels, sketchy promoters, and chaotic matches. The trio face a gauntlet of indignities and obstacles, from small-time crooks to the spectacle of mud wrestling, all while chasing their big break: a featured bout at Reno's MGM Grand Hotel. Blending comedy, drama, and the spectacle of 1980s women’s professional wrestling, the film spotlights the grit and resilience required to survive a world where showmanship and humiliation go hand in hand. Expect sweat, satire, and a ringside seat to the carnival of the wrestling life.

Details & Specs

Director
Robert Aldrich
Writer
Mel Frohman
Release
1981
Runtime
1h 53m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Sport
Also Known As
The California Dolls, ...minden márvány, Harry läßt die Puppen tanzen

Why This Matters

This was the final film directed by Robert Aldrich, and features NFL Hall of Famer 'Mean' Joe Greene playing himself. The film was retitled The California Dolls for international audiences due to the unfamiliarity of the original idiom.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Robert Aldrich Writer: Mel Frohman
Peter Falk Peter Falk Harry Sears Vicki Frederick Vicki Frederick Iris Laurene Landon Laurene Landon Molly Burt Young Burt Young Eddie Cisco Tracy Reed Tracy Reed Diane Ursaline Bryant Ursaline Bryant June Claudette Nevins Claudette Nevins Solly Richard Jaeckel Richard Jaeckel Reno Referee John Hancock John Hancock Big John Stanley Lenny Montana Lenny Montana Jerome CD Charlie Dell Merle LeFevre CH Chick Hearn Himself Cliff Emmich Cliff Emmich Obese Promoter Clyde Kusatsu Clyde Kusatsu Clyde Yamashito Joe Greene Joe Greene Himself MP Marlene Petrilli Akron Wrestler #1 KM Karen McKay Akron Wrestler #2 Jonathan Terry Jonathan Terry Akron Doctor AH Alvin Hammer Geisha's Doctor Angela Aames Angela Aames Louise Stanley Brock Stanley Brock Myron SM Susan Mechsner Creature #1 LH Leslie Henderson Creature #2 Taemi Hagiwara Taemi Hagiwara Geisha #1 Ayumi Hori Ayumi Hori Geisha #2 Faith Minton Faith Minton Big Mama IE Irma Eugenia Aguilar Mexican Wrestler #1 ML Martha Louisa Coello Mexican Wrestler #2 GT Gustavo Torres Mexican Referee Paul Greenwood Paul Greenwood Mud Wrestling Emcee AP Adolfo Plascencia Geisha Referee WJ William J. Kulzer Akron Referee Don Brodie Don Brodie Reno Timekeeper Leonard Bremen Leonard Bremen No-Name Promoter GH Gloria Hayes Jerome's Girlfriend PC Perry Cook Doctor CA Charles Anderson Body Builder RM Randy McClane Body Builder RH Ray Homesly Body Builder Steve White Steve White Body Builder Cosmo Sardo Cosmo Sardo Barber EF Ernie Fuentes Man with Dice JD Johnnie Decker Warehouse Box Man NS Nicholas Shields Warehouse Player DM Dan Magiera Warehouse Stickman Susan Barnes Susan Barnes Merle's Wife Chuck Hicks Chuck Hicks Thug Gary McLarty Gary McLarty Thug JM Joseph Margo Service Station Attendant ID Ivan Ditmars Organist Michael Jeffers Michael Jeffers Wrestling Match Spectator (uncredited) Mike Mazurki Mike Mazurki Chicago Referee (uncredited) Brinke Stevens Brinke Stevens Woman (uncredited) Dominic Paolo Testa Dominic Paolo Testa Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Why Cult

Women’s Wrestling Circuit

Experience the rarely-seen world of 1980s female tag-team wrestling, with Iris and Molly battling both in and out of the ring.

Peter Falk as Manager

Peter Falk brings hustle and heart as Harry, the small-time promoter with big dreams and questionable motels.

Mud Wrestling Mayhem

This isn't just about headlocks—prepare for mud-splattered, satirical set pieces that push the boundaries of sports comedy.

Road to Reno

The journey to Reno’s MGM Grand means run-ins with crooks, wardrobe malfunctions, and more than a few bruised egos.

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Questions from the Vault

Who directed ...All the Marbles? +

...All the Marbles was directed by Robert Aldrich.

How long is ...All the Marbles? +

...All the Marbles has a runtime of 113 minutes.

What genre is ...All the Marbles? +

...All the Marbles is a comedy, drama, and sport film.

Where can I watch ...All the Marbles? +

...All the Marbles is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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