The Claw

Supervillain Baron von Raschke

Directed by Philip Harder

Every villain has a secret. The Claw is a documentary about legendary wrestler and all-around supervillain Baron von Raschke, it tells the Jekyll-and-Hyde story of James Raschke, a shy and awkward boy from Nebraska who grows up to live in infamy as Baron von Raschke, one of the greatest super villains in the history of professional wrestling and master of the world-famous Claw hold. Despite his intimidating appearance and menacing German persona, the Baron is actually a college-educated, loving and sensitive family man, who cries watching TV commercials and disguises his huge bald head in a blond wig because he doesn't want to get attacked by angry fans while at church on Sundays.

Directed by iconic music video director Philip Harder (Prince, Foo Fighters), The Claw uses rare Super 8 family footage, 16mm vintage clips, and raucous re-creations starring Jim Raschke himself, as he narrates and acts out the most outrageous moments of his own extraordinary life.

With music by Low, Hasting 3000, and Rifle Sport and other Mpls performers.

Runtime 01:33:00, MN US