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The Backyard
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The Backyard

2002-03-08 · 80 min · ★ 7.3

Documentary

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.

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Directors
Paul Hough
Production companies
Paul Hough Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 3,200

Top Cast

Paul HoughPaul HoughNarrator (voice)
The LizardSelf
ChaosSelf
HeartlessSelf
ScarSelf
Rob SzatkowskiRob SzatkowskiHimself

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