No Holds Barred is a 1989 film produced by Michael Rachmil, directed by Thomas J. Wright, written by Dennis Hackin, and starring professional wrestler Hulk Hogan (who is billed as executive producer alongside Vince McMahon ). The film is produced by World Wrestling Federation (under a " Shane Distribution Company " copyright) and was released by New Line Cinema on June 2 , 1989 .
It is rated PG-13 . It was launched as an attempt to boost Hulk Hogan's acting career several years after his appearance in Rocky III .