Toronto looks to lure the buy-curious

September 02, 2008 Looking to defy the odds, a number of high-profile movies are hoping to find receptive buyers at the Toronto International Film Festival, which kicks off Thursday. While the film might be more of an awards play than a broad commercial entry -- those familiar with it said it was more atmospheric and character-driven than narrative -- executives like Sony Pictures Classics' Tom Bernard note that Rourke's awards-worthy performance should drive interest. During the course of the weekend, "Wrestler" will gamble on a Venice fest screening Friday before a more buyer-heavy bow two days later in Toronto.

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