Note: this is a brand new limited edition variant slipcover of a Blu-ray originally released in 2023. It is not included in any subscription, nor will a subscriber coupon be issued.
This special limited edition variant slipcover is limited to 1,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them. The original limited edition slipcover (designed by Gary Pullin) was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out.
From arthouse to Canuxploitation, Canadian International Pictures (CIP) is devoted to resurrecting vital, distinctive, and overlooked triumphs of Canadian cinema. This label is focused on the country’s original cinematic boom years – spanning the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s – occasionally venturing past that period (and the country’s borders) to highlight the films of Canada’s most inspired actors and filmmakers. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing CIP's brand new line of home video releases!
25th anniversary special edition!
It’s 1997, and the World Wrestling Federation is facing fierce competition from Ted Turner’s World Championship Wrestling. When the legendary Bret “The Hitman” Hart is offered a lucrative opportunity to jump ship to the WCW, WWF mastermind Vince McMahon appeals to his sense of loyalty and lures him back with a 20-year contract. But when McMahon abruptly reneges on the deal, Hart reconnects with the competition, paving the way for one of the most notorious events in the history of professional wrestling: the Montreal Screwjob.
Widely hailed as the greatest wrestling documentary of all time, Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows is an engrossing look at the life and career of Bret Hart and the Hart dynasty. Granted unprecedented access to the secret world of wrestling, director Paul Jay presents a real-world narrative far more dramatic than any story created for the ring. Expanding on the film’s eye-opening perspective, this disc also includes the potent companion doc, The Life and Death of Owen Hart – co-directed by Jay and Sally Blake – which explores the tragic death of Bret’s brother Owen.
directed by: Paul Jay
starring: Bret Hart, Vince McMahon, Steve Austin, Blade Hart, Helen Hart, Julie Hart, Owen Hart, Stu Hart, The Honky Tonk Man, Mankind, Dave Meltzer, Shawn Michaels, Jim Neidhart, Tammy Sytch, The Undertaker
1998 / 94 min / 1.33:1 / English DTS-HD MA 1.0
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Overall rating: 4.7453704 / 5 from 216 reviews.
This limited edition Blu-ray of 'Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows' is highly praised for its fantastic extras, outstanding release quality, and engaging documentary content. Customers appreciate the top-notch design and special features, making it a must-own for wrestling fans.
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"For the nostalgic and wrestling fans, it has everything, including the original covert art, with an iconic WWF/E look and feel. The remastering is great, but it only applies to the original video content, not to the WWF/E footage. The extras are exhaustive, and add context to events going on. It's the definitive version to have for this classic Canadian documentary."
"This exceeded my expectations by miles. I would have been perfectly happy to just see some cool 90s wrestling footage and a puff piece about Bret, but this goes so far beyond that. Must see for wrestling fans and 90s aficionados. One of the greatest sports documentaries I've seen."
"One of the best wrestling doccies, excellently executed cover art and slip. A VS release with lots of Hart 🩵"
"Old school wrestling fan here who lapsed watching around the time of the Montreal Screwjob. This documentary is a great time capsule of that time period and is very informative. Image and sound is great! I watched this once on DVD and this Blu-Ray is 100 times better."
"A great documentary and insight in a TV phenomenon. Not only for fans."
"Had the standard version and i bought this for the awesome variant slipcover. Think the art looks better than the original one. Hitman Hart fans would love this documentary elaborating on his wrestling origins as well as the Montreal Screwjob."
"I haven't watched wrestling since I was kid, so didn't care when the "Montreal Screw Job" went down. However, this documentary brought me back to those days when I'd watch wrestling with my dad. A very engaging documentary that is recommended for all."
"The best there was and the best there ever will be in terms of documentaries!"
"Might be one of the most entertaining documentaries ever made, with much insight about the darker side of professional wrestling."
"The Best There Is. The Best There was. The Best There Ever will be. Grab this Special Edition of one of pro wrestling’s most important figures. Classic documentary on the life and career of the Hitman at a crucial moment in his life."
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