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The Absolute Truth About Pro Wrestling

The Absolute Truth About Pro Wrestling

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A new documentary about the strange and sometimes secretive world of pro wrestling, both inside and outside the squared circle. For six years, Mark Ezovski followed three individuals to explore the strange, fascinating and secretive world of professional wrestling. The Absolute Truth About Pro Wrestling is not a film about wrestling but a film about three individuals following their dreams. It is a funny, sad and ultimately uplifting portrait of life outside of the squared circle.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

118 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 October 2005

Country

United States of America

Cast

Sky Hosoya

Sky Hosoya

Herself

Larry DeGaris

Larry DeGaris

Himself

Timothy Beal

Timothy Beal

Himself

Ox Baker

Ox Baker

Himself

Gino Caruso

Gino Caruso

Himself

Evan Ginzburg

Evan Ginzburg

Himself

James Fanning

James Fanning

Himself

James Reiher

James Reiher

Jimmy Snuka

John L. Sullivan

John L. Sullivan

Johnny Valiant

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