“The American Dream: The Dusty Rhodes Story” (2006) / Z-View
The American Dream: The Dusty Rhodes Story (2006)
Stars: Dusty Rhodes, Dick “the Bruiser” Afflis, Arn Anderson, Ole Anderson, Eric Bischoff, Tully Blanchard, Gerald Brisco, John Cena, Ted DiBiase, Ric Flair, Terry Funk, Superstar Billy Graham, Mike Graham, Jimmy Hart, Bobby Heenan, Jerry Lawler, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Vince McMahon, Dick Murdock, Gene Okerland, Pat Patterson, Roddy Piper, Bruce Prichard, Harley Race, Dustin Rhodes, Ron Simmons and Hulk Hogan.
Tagline: None.
The Plot…
The life story of Dusty Rhodes. Born the son of a plumber in Austin, Texas, he became one of the most beloved professional wrestlers in the world.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Dusty Rhodes, at one time, was one of the highest paid and most successful wrestlers in the world. Everywhere he went Rhodes rose to the top. Even when Dusty Rhodes was older, he was wanted as a writer and booker for promotions.
What I admire about Dusty is that he was able to figure out how to make each situation he was in work. Even when Vince McMahon gave Rhodes a silly persona and a polka-dot outfit, Rhodes was able to make the character a fan favorite.
Rhodes was king on a microphone. His “hard times” speech is considered a classic by wrestling fans. One of my favorite Rhodes’ quotes is: “I have wined and dined with kings and queens and I’ve slept in alleys and dined on pork and beans”.
The American Dream: The Dusty Rhodes Story (2006) rates 4 of 5 stars.