Plot:

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.

Tags:

Actors - Crew

Mick Foley
Himself / Mankind

Terry Funk
Himself

Vince McMahon
Himself

Aurelian Smith Jr.
Himself / Jake "The Snake" Roberts

Jesse Ventura
Himself

Noelle Foley
Herself (uncredited)

Barry W. Blaustein
Director

Ron Howard
Producer

Brian Grazer
Producer

Michael Grady
Director of Photography

Nathan Barr
Original Music Composer

Barry Bloom
Producer

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