Catch: The Hold Not Taken
Genres
Overview
Catch: The Hold Not Taken is a 2005 feature documentary film that contrasts the billion dollar industry of professional wrestling with its humble roots in Lancashire, England, where the original tradition struggles to survive. The documentary examines wrestling's exile from the commercial world of ‘real’ sports and looks at Catch’s clear relationship with the growing modern phenomenon of full contact fighting.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
61 min
Release Date
2005-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
5
Dan Gable
Himself
Dan Severn
Himself
Tatsumi Fujinami
Himself
Mark Cocker
Himself
Tony Wilson
Narrator (voice)
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