The Backyard (2002)
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.
Director: Paul Hough
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Paul Hough as Narrator (voice) |
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The Lizard as Self |
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Chaos as Self |
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Heartless as Self |
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Scar as Self |
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Rob Van Dam as Self |
| Directing | Paul Hough | Director |
| Writing | Paul Hough | Writer |
| Production | John Hough | Executive Producer |
| Editing | Paul Hough | Editor |
| Camera | Paul Hough | Director of Photography |
| Production | Steve Tzirlin | Executive Producer |
| Production | Geza Decsy | Executive Producer |
| Production | Jordi Chapdelaine | Associate Producer |