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Comedy documentary

I Like To Hurt People (1985): Cast

I Like To Hurt People (1985) movie poster

I Like To Hurt People is a 1985 comedy documentary directed by Donald G. Jackson, starring Bryan Greenberg, Terry Funk and Virgil Runnels. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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I Like To Hurt People (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Genres
Comedy , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is I Like To Hurt People About?

The premise of I Like To Hurt People without spoilers.

Raw and unflinching, the film presents a gritty “documentary” that immerses viewers in the brutal Detroit professional wrestling scene of the 1970s. It follows an intense campaign to ban the notorious Sheik, highlighting the visceral kicks, stomps and crushes that defined the era’s violent spectacle.

I Like To Hurt People Themes & Keywords

· 26 tags
  • sheik
  • professional wrestling
  • detroit michigan
  • national wrestling alliance
  • giant
  • frenchman
  • insane man
  • butcher
  • sudanese
  • manager
  • little person
  • african american
+14 more
  • tough guy
  • interview
  • wrestling promoter
  • texan
  • fat man
  • american dream
  • feud
  • canadian
  • cage
  • 1970s
  • blood
  • tag team
  • brother brother relationship
  • hardcore wrestling
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Cast & crew

I Like To Hurt People Cast

Bryan Greenberg leads the cast, with Terry Funk and Virgil Runnels. Directed by Donald G. Jackson; 19 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in I Like To Hurt People

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From the director

More from Donald G. Jackson

More films directed by Donald G. Jackson: Max Hell Frog Warrior, Guns of El Chupacabra, Toad Warrior and Baby Ghost.

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I Like To Hurt People FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of I Like To Hurt People, each answered in a sentence.

How long is I Like To Hurt People?

I Like To Hurt People runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was I Like To Hurt People released?

I Like To Hurt People was released on June 1, 1985.

Who directed I Like To Hurt People?

I Like To Hurt People was directed by Donald G. Jackson.

More films by Donald G. Jackson

Who is in the cast of I Like To Hurt People?

I Like To Hurt People stars Bryan Greenberg, Terry Funk and Virgil Runnels, among 19 credited actors.

Does I Like To Hurt People have a post-credit scene?

No. I Like To Hurt People has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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