Beyond the Mat

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Mick Foley

Himself / Mankind

Age : 54 | Popularity : 14%

Terry Funk

Himself

Age : 79 | Popularity : 7%

Vince McMahon

Himself

Age : 78 | Popularity : 9%

Aurelian Smith Jr.

Himself / Jake "The Snake" Roberts

Age : 68 | Popularity : 7%

Jesse Ventura

Himself

Age : 72 | Popularity : 9%

Noelle Foley

Herself (uncredited)

Age : 30 | Popularity : 6%

Barry W. Blaustein

Narrator

Age : N/A | Popularity : 6%

Michael Manna

Stevie Richards

Age : 52 | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Producer	Brian Grazer Ron Howard Barry W. Blaustein Barry Bloom
Sound	Original Music Composer	Nathan Barr
Camera	Director of Photography	Michael Grady
Directing	Director	Barry W. Blaustein
Writing	Writer	Barry W. Blaustein
Department	Role	Name

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