Friday Night in the Coliseum
Synopsis
Friday Night in the Coliseum is a short film featuring wrestling performances recorded at the Sam Houston Coliseum, in Houston, Texas, along with interviews with audience members and wrestling promoter Paul Boesch. The film features many wrestlers who were well-known in Houston, including The Crusher, Nick Kozak, Red Bastien, Dory Funk, Stan Stasiak, Johnny Valentine, Thunderbolt Patterson and Wild Bull Curry. The creation of this film was supported by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, however, the film never aired on television.
Top Cast
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Paul Boesch
Self
Harry Fujiwara
Mr. Fuji
Nick Kozak
Nick Kozak
Dean Ho
Dean Ho
Bull Curry
Bull Curry
Terry Funk
Terry Funk
Dory Funk Sr.
Dory Funk Sr.
Claude Patterson
Thunderbolt Patterson
Rolland Bastien
Red Bastien
Stan Stasiak
"The Crusher" Stan Stasiak
John Wisniski Sr.
Johnny Valentine
Boyd Pierce
Ring Announcer
Danny McShain
Referee
Gilberto Merendez
Gypsy Joe Rosario
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack York, Geoff Winningham
- Original Title
- Friday Night in the Coliseum
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 35m
- Production Studios
- KLRN
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack York, Geoff Winningham
Geoff Winningham, Jack York
Department Leadership Roster
Jack York
Director
Geoff Winningham
Director
Geoff Winningham
Editor
Jack York
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Friday Night in the Coliseum.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Friday Night in the Coliseum
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What is Friday Night in the Coliseum about?
Friday Night in the Coliseum is a short film featuring wrestling performances recorded at the Sam Houston Coliseum, in Houston, Texas, along with interviews with audience members and wrestling promoter Paul Boesch. The film features many wrestlers who were well-known in Houston, including The Crusher, Nick Kozak, Red Bastien, Dory Funk, Stan Stasiak, Johnny Valentine, Thunderbolt Patterson and Wild Bull Curry. The creation of this film was supported by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, however, the film never aired on television.
Who directed Friday Night in the Coliseum?
Friday Night in the Coliseum was directed by Jack York, Geoff Winningham.
Who stars in Friday Night in the Coliseum?
The principal cast of Friday Night in the Coliseum includes Paul Boesch, Harry Fujiwara, Nick Kozak, Dean Ho, Bull Curry.
When was Friday Night in the Coliseum released and how long is it?
Friday Night in the Coliseum was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 35m.