Hitman Hart: Wrestling With Shadows

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Hitman Hart: Wrestling With Shadows

R

Released Dec 20, 1988

1h 33m

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Biography

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A revealing look at the World Wrestling Federation through the eyes of professional grappler Bret Hart.

Tim Brayton

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To a certain extent, Paul Jay literally needed to do nothing at all but stand out of the way of reality while it crafted for him one of the most substantial character arcs I have ever heard of in any sports documentary.

Rated: 3.5/5

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

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A truly addictive and honest look at the highs and lows of professional wrestling...

Mar 20, 2023

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Scott Renshaw

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Rated: 10/10

Jan 1, 2000

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Great fantastic phenomenal documentary that really touched me emotionally. These wrestling documentaries are amazing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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Great fantastic phenomenal documentary that really touched me emotionally. These wrestling documentaries are amazing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/21/19

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Good documentary that shows Bret's family side with his struggle with distancing himself from what the world of wrestling has become.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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You don't have to be a wresting fan to appreciate this behind the scenes look at the WWE. Focusing of the career of wrestler Bret Hart, this doc captures the drama, camaraderie and the politics amongst those that break their bodies for your entertainment

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

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The best sports documentary of all time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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very interesting seeing behind the scenes and the family life of Bret Hart

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Paul Jay

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Bret "The Hitman" Hart

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Owen Hart

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Blade Hart

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Stu Hart

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Tammy Sytch

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Synopsis

A revealing look at the World Wrestling Federation through the eyes of professional grappler Bret Hart.

Director: Paul Jay
Producer: Silva Basmajian, Sally Blake
Screenwriter: Paul Jay
Production Co: National Film Board of Canada (NFB)
Rating: R
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 20, 1988, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 1, 2016
Runtime: 1h 33m