Catch: The Hold Not Taken
2005-01-01 · 61 min · ★ 5.0
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.
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- Directors
- Mike Todd, Ian Bennett
- Production companies
- Riverhorse Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Dan SevernHimself
Tatsumi FujinamiHimself
Tony WilsonNarrator (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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