IWF: 7300 Days of Independence

IWF: 7300 Days of Independence

IWF: 7300 Days of Independence

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IWF: 7300 Days of Independence

2022

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Overview

The most large-scale film ever made about Russian wrestling. The 20-year history of the Independent Wrestling Federation, the stories of its participants, archival footage, and much more.

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Cast & crew

3 featured cast members

Starring

Timofey Maltsev

Self (as Tim)

Victor Zangiev

Self (archive footage)

Ivan Markov

Ivan Markov

Self (archive footage)

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