Beyond the Mat

Beyond the Mat (1999)

22/10/1999
Documentary
1h 42m

The Movie Vince McMahon Doesn't Want You to See.

Overview

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.

  • Barry W. BlausteinDirector, Writer
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $2,053,648

  • Revenue

    $500,000

Keywords

  • sports
  • wrestling

Top Billed Cast

Mick Foley

Mick Foley

Self - Mankind

Terry Funk

Terry Funk

Self

Vince McMahon

Vince McMahon

Self

Aurelian Smith Jr.

Aurelian Smith Jr.

Self - Jake "The Snake" Roberts

Jesse Ventura

Jesse Ventura

Self

Noelle Foley

Noelle Foley

Self (uncredited)

Barry W. Blaustein

Barry W. Blaustein

Narrator

Michael Manna

Michael Manna

Stevie Richards

Scott Levy

Scott Levy

Raven

Mark Calaway

Mark Calaway

Self - The Undertaker

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