Legendary (2010)
Director
Mel Damski
Main cast
John Cena; Patricia Clarkson; Devon Graye; Danny Glover
Genres
Drama
Description
A book-smart teenager joins his school's wrestling team as a way to reunite his surviving family members, who split apart after the death of his father, a college wrestling legend, 10 years ago.
Mel Damski
Main cast
John Cena; Patricia Clarkson; Devon Graye; Danny Glover
Genres
Drama
Description
A book-smart teenager joins his school's wrestling team as a way to reunite his surviving family members, who split apart after the death of his father, a college wrestling legend, 10 years ago.
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