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The Backyard(2002)
Status: Released
Date: 2002-03-08
72%
9 Votes
Time: 1h 20m
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Paul Hough Entertainment
Movie: The Backyard
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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.
Release Date
2002-03-08
Average
7.2
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