Beyond the Mat (1999)

  • R
  • 10/22/1999 (US)
  • 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. Blaustein

Director, Writer

Cast

Mick Foley's headshot

Mick Foley

Self - Mankind
Terry Funk's headshot

Terry Funk

Self
Vince McMahon's headshot

Vince McMahon

Self
Aurelian Smith Jr.'s headshot

Aurelian Smith Jr.

Self - Jake "The Snake" Roberts
Jesse Ventura's headshot

Jesse Ventura

Self
Noelle Foley's headshot

Noelle Foley

Self (uncredited)
Barry W. Blaustein's headshot

Barry W. Blaustein

Narrator
Michael Manna's headshot

Michael Manna

Stevie Richards

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