Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows
“The story of a man who believes in heroes, in a world where the anti-hero is king.”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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Bret Hart
Self
Owen Hart
Self
Vince McMahon
Self
Steve Austin
Self
Michael Hickenbottom
Shawn Michaels
Mick Foley
Self
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
Sunny
Jim Neidhart
Self
Georgia Hart
Self
Mark Calaway
The Undertaker
Curt Hennig
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Jay
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Jay
- Original Score
- Tihm Clement, Russell Walker, Colin Cripps
- Original Title
- Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- TVO, ONF | NFB, Silver Vision, High Road Productions, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Jay
Paul Jay
Tihm Clement, Russell Walker, Colin Cripps
Joan Hutton
Manfred Becker
David M. Ostriker, Silva Basmajian, Amy Briamonte, Sally Blake, Paul Jay
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Jay
Writer
Paul Jay
Director
Tihm Clement
Original Music Composer
Russell Walker
Original Music Composer
Manfred Becker
Editor
Silva Basmajian
Producer
Colin Cripps
Original Music Composer
Joan Hutton
Director of Photography
Sally Blake
Producer
Paul Jay
Producer
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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?
The principal cast of Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows includes Bret Hart, Owen Hart, Vince McMahon, Steve Austin, Michael Hickenbottom.
When was Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows released and how long is it?
Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows was composed by Tihm Clement, Russell Walker, Colin Cripps.