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Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows (1998)

Movie ★ 7.6 93 min

Documentary TV Movie

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.

Paul Jay Writer Paul Jay Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 20, 1998
Runtime
93 min
IMDb
tt0179218
Language
,
Studio
TVO, , Silver Vision, High Road Productions

Themes

Cast

Bret Hart Bret Hart Self Owen Hart Self Vince McMahon Vince McMahon Self Steve Austin Steve Austin Self Michael Hickenbottom Michael Hickenbottom Shawn Michaels Mick Foley Mick Foley Self Brian Pillman Brian Pillman Self Blade Hart Self Julie Hart Self Stu Hart Self Helen Hart Self Diana Joyce Hart-Smith Self Keith William Hart Self Tammy Lynn Sytch Tammy Lynn Sytch Sunny Jim Neidhart Self Georgia Hart Self Mark Calaway Mark Calaway The Undertaker Curt Hennig Self (archive footage)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows about?
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.
Who directed Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows?
Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows was directed by Paul Jay.
Who stars in Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows?
Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows stars Bret Hart, Owen Hart, Vince McMahon, Steve Austin.
When was Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows released?
Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows is a 1998 documentary, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows?
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