Lou Thesz: An American Icon
Synopsis
This 50-minute DVD documentary on the life of professional wrestling legend Lou Thesz includes footage from a David L. Wolper project on Thesz from the 1950s on Thesz. Wolper went on to become one of Hollywood’s top movie producers. The documentary was produced by hall of fame wrestling historian Mike Chapman of Newton, Iowa.
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