The Backyard
Synopsis
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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The Backyard - Directors Commentary (Featuring Paul Hough, The Lizard and Scar)
Type: Clip • Published 2022-01-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Hough
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Hough
- Original Title
- The Backyard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3K
- Production Studios
- Paul Hough Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Hough
Paul Hough
Paul Hough
Paul Hough
John Hough, Steve Tzirlin, Geza Decsy
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Hough
Director
Paul Hough
Writer
Paul Hough
Editor
Paul Hough
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Backyard
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What is The Backyard about?
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.
Who directed The Backyard?
The Backyard was directed by Paul Hough.
Who stars in The Backyard?
The principal cast of The Backyard includes Paul Hough, The Lizard, Chaos, Heartless, Scar.
When was The Backyard released and how long is it?
The Backyard was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
How much did The Backyard make at the box office?
The Backyard grossed $3K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Backyard?
The Backyard holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).