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Beyond the Mat (1999)

R 102 min  -  Documentary | Biography | Sport  -   17 March 2000 (USA)
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Heartfelt documentry focusing on the lives of professional wrestlers and how their sport is not fake.

Writer:

Barry W. Blaustein (narrative written by)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Barry W. Blaustein Barry W. Blaustein ...
Himself - Narrator
Vince McMahon Vince McMahon ...
Himself
Jim Ross Jim Ross ...
Himself - Sr. VP of Talent
Jim Bell Jim Bell ...
Himself - Sr. VP of Merchandising
Darren Drozdov Darren Drozdov ...
Himself
Roland Alexander Roland Alexander ...
Himself
Tony Jones Tony Jones ...
Himself - XPW Wrestler
Michael Modest Michael Modest ...
Himself
Terry Funk Terry Funk ...
Himself
Mick Foley Mick Foley ...
Himself
Danny Zucker Danny Zucker ...
Himself - Childhood Friend
Dave Meltzer Dave Meltzer ...
Himself - Journalist
Jake Roberts Jake Roberts ...
Himself
Ed Beckley Ed Beckley ...
Himself - Promoter
Chyna ...
Herself
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Storyline

This documentry focuses on the lives of professional wrestlers Terry Funk, Mick Foley (Mankind), Jake Roberts (Jake the Snake), and Darren Drozdov (Droz). As the film progresses the story of their lives unfolds, as well as we learn how the wrestling industry is not the plastic-weapons fake-slap sideshow that many have perceived it as. We are shown how moves, although not actually injuring anyone, are not fake, and extreme training is required to be able to perform the stunts without being harmed. We are also treated to interviews with the family of Mick Foley and what it is like for them to know their father literally puts his life on the line every week and how it feels to have other children call their father a "fake". Vince McMahon, owner of World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, also makes a few appearances, responding to criticism on various wrestling situations, including... Written by JoJo mac  

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Taglines:

The movie Vince McMahon does not want you to see! See more »

Genres:

Documentary | Biography | Sport

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and violent content See all certifications »
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Details

Official Sites:

Lions Gate Films | Add/edit official sites  »

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Beyond the Mat: Unrated Director's Cut See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$9,532 (USA) (24 October 1999) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$2,047,570 (USA) (14 May 2000)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (director's cut)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Since the release of the film, the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) lost a lawsuit to the World Wildlife Fund and was forced to change their name from WWF to World Wrestling Entertainment. See more »

Quotes

Jake Roberts: Put me on the card. Let me bring some asses to the seats. Pay me. I don't care if I'm the champ. I don't care if I'm the water boy. Just let me be part of the show, and I'll do my share.
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Crazy Credits

Closing dedication:
This film is dedicated to my wife, Lorrie and our children, Kasey and Corey, who have stood by patiently with love and support as I blabbed about wrestling for the last five years. See more »

Connections

Referenced in King of Carnage: Fatal Fourway (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

"Ahmed Johnson"
Composed & Produced by Jim Johnston
Courtesy of Stephanie Music See more »