Below the Belt
“She Fought to Live and Lived to Fight”
Synopsis
A close-up look at the turbulent world of women's professional wrestling as a New York City waitress decides to become a professional wrestler.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Below the Belt (1980) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-03
Top Cast
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Regina Baff
Rosa Rubinsky
John C. Becher
Promoter
Mildred Burke
Herself
James Gammon
Luke
Annie McGreevey
The Beautiful Boomerang
Billie Mahoney
Jean
Ric Mancini
Tio
Jane O'Brien
Terrible Tommy
Titi Paris
Hilda
Sierra Pecheur
Verne Vavoom
Shirley Stoler
Trish
Dolph Sweet
LeRoi
K.C. Townsend
Thalia
Lenny Montana
The Geek
Gregory Rozakis
Peddler
Frazer Smith
Terry Glantz
Ray Scott
Ringside Announcer
Philip Austin
(voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Fowler
- Screenplay & Story
- Sherry Sonnet, Robert Fowler
- Original Score
- Jerry Fielding
- Original Title
- Below the Belt
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Fowler
Sherry Sonnet, Robert Fowler, Rosalyn Drexler, Jerry Fielding, David McKechnie
Jerry Fielding
Misha Suslov, Alan Metzger
Steven Zaillian
Robert Fowler, Joseph Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Fielding
Original Music Composer
Steven Zaillian
Editor
Robert Fowler
Producer
Sherry Sonnet
Screenplay
Robert Fowler
Screenplay
Robert Fowler
Director
Alan Metzger
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Below the Belt
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Below the Belt about?
A close-up look at the turbulent world of women's professional wrestling as a New York City waitress decides to become a professional wrestler.
Who directed Below the Belt?
Below the Belt was directed by Robert Fowler.
Who stars in Below the Belt?
The principal cast of Below the Belt includes Regina Baff, John C. Becher, Mildred Burke, James Gammon, Annie McGreevey.
When was Below the Belt released and how long is it?
Below the Belt was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Below the Belt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Below the Belt was composed by Jerry Fielding.
Is Below the Belt based on a book or true story?
Below the Belt is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rosalyn Drexler".