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Lipstick & Dynamite (2005)
Director: Ruth Leitman
Cast: Lillian Ellison, Gladys Gillem, Johnnie Mae Young, Ida May Martinez
7.0
61%Runtime83 min
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Ring legends such as The Fabulous Moolah and Gladys "Kill 'Em" Gillem Long provide candid insights into the history of women's professional wrestling.
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Lipstick & Dynamite, a 2005 documentary directed by Ruth Leitman, has received a mixed critical reception, with a 61% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film provides candid insights into the history of women's professional wrestling from ring legends like The Fabulous Moolah and Gladys 'Kill 'Em' Gillem Long, and has a 7.0/10 rating on IMDb, indicating a generally positive audience reception.
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Lipstick & Dynamite, the 2005 documentary directed by Ruth Leitman, offers a captivating look into the history of women's professional wrestling. Featuring candid interviews with legendary wrestlers like The Fabulous Moolah and Gladys 'Kill 'Em' Gillem Long, this film provides a unique and insightful perspective on the pioneering women who paved the way in this male-dominated sport.
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Lipstick and Dynamite: The First Ladies of Wrestling is a 2004 documentary film about the early days of women's professional wrestling in North America. It was directed by Ruth Leitman, who interviewed The Fabulous Moolah, Mae Young, Gladys "Kill 'Em" Gillem, Ida Mae Martinez, Ella Waldek and Penny Banner for the film. The film premiered in 2004 in Toronto and was screened at various film festivals across the United States. The film also had a limited release in theaters in 2005. Reviews for the film were mixed.
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