CinemaOSMovie · 2002 · 1h 20m

The Backyard

73%(12)IMDbDocumentary

Lightbulbs, fire, barbed wire, mousetraps, staple guns, thumbtacks and glass are weapons of choice in The Backyard. This undercover documentary takes you deep into the controversial arena of backyard wrestling where the limits are constantly being tested...and broken. The Backyard follows several backyard wrestlers in different countries as they pursue their dream to become professional wrestlers.

Directed byPaul Hough

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 20m
Language
EN
Released
March 8, 2002
Revenue
$3,200
Studios
Paul Hough Entertainment

Featuring

Cast & crew

6 credited
Starring
Paul Hough

Paul Hough

Narrator (voice)

The Lizard

Self

Chaos

Self

Heartless

Self

Scar

Self

Rob Szatkowski

Rob Szatkowski

Himself

Creative team
Directed by
Paul Hough
Paul Hough
Written by
Paul Hough
Paul Hough

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