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Survival Of The Hitman

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Survival Of The Hitman

2010

1h 24m

7.0(1 votes)

Documentary

Overview

Survival of the Hitman chronicles the life and pro wrestling career of Bret The Hitman Hart. It profiles his rise in the World Wrestling Federation, his bitter departure following the infamous Montreal Screwjob in 1997 and his return to the WWE in 2010.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Bret Hart

Bret Hart

Himself

Tommy Billington

Dynamite Kid (archive footage)

Allen Coage

Bad News Allen (archive footage)

Ted DiBiase Jr.

Ted DiBiase Jr.

Ted DiBiase

Ric Flair

Ric Flair

Ric Flair (archive footage)

Bruce Hart

Self

Jimmy Hart

Jimmy Hart

Jimmy Hart

Keith William Hart

Self

Stu Hart

Self (archive footage)

Earl Hebner

Earl Hebner

Earl Hebner (archive footage)

Creative team

Written by: John Pollock
Produced by: John Pollock
Wai Ting

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