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Beyond the Mat

Beyond the Mat

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Status

Released

Release Date

Oct 22, 1999

Runtime

1h 42m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

73%

Original Title

Beyond the Mat

Production Companies

Lionsgate, Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment

Director

Barry W. Blaustein

Budget

$2,053,648

Revenue

$500,000

Description

Beyond the Mat is a 1999 professional wrestling documentary, directed by Barry W. Blaustein. The movie focuses on the lives of professional wrestlers outside of the ring, especially Mick Foley, Terry Funk, and Jake Roberts. The film heavily focuses on the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), often criticizing it and its chairman Vince McMahon. It also follows Extreme Championship Wrestling, it's rise in popularity, and many other independent wrestlers and organisations.