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Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows

Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows

The story of a man who believes in heroes, in a world where the anti-hero is king.

19987.51h 33m

Overview

This documentary follows superstar Bret Hart during his last year in the WWF. The film documents the tensions that resulted in The Montreal Screwjob, one of the most controversial events in the history of professional wrestling, in which Vince McMahon, Shawn Micheals, and others, legitimately conspired behind the scenes to go against the script and remove Bret Hart as champion.

Directed by Paul Jay
Written by Paul Jay
Produced by Silva Basmajian, Sally Blake, Paul Jay
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Bret Hart

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Owen Hart

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Vince McMahon

Vince McMahon

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Steve Austin

Steve Austin

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Michael Hickenbottom

Michael Hickenbottom

Shawn Michaels

Mick Foley

Mick Foley

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Brian Pillman

Brian Pillman

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Blade Hart

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Julie Hart

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Stu Hart

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About Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows

Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows is a documentary, tv movie film released in 1998 exploring themes of sports, wrestling, wrestler. Directed by Paul Jay, it stars Bret Hart, Owen Hart, Vince McMahon. This documentary follows superstar Bret Hart during his last year in the WWF. The film documents the tensions that resulted in The Montreal Screwjob, one of the most controversial events in the history of professional wrestling, in which Vince McMahon, Shawn Micheals, and others, legitimately conspired behind the scenes to go against the script and remove Bret Hart as champion.

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