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The Sheik (2014)
Directed by Igal Hecht
Most recently watched by archstanton43
Overview
When Khosrow Vaziri became the World Wrestling Federations Iron Sheik and camel-clutched his way to fame in the 1980s, he achieved the American Dream by personifying a foreign villain. Losing his world championship belt to Hulk Hogan became a defining moment in professional wrestling. These days, the Sheiks smackdowns are on Twitter, where hes gained a new following. Once an Olympic hopeful, bodyguard to Irans Shah and pop culture icon, we witness Vaziri struggling with addiction and despair as a family man. But with the help of Torontos Magen brothers, the Sheik begins a road to redemption and renewed status as a public figure. Showcasing his powerful past and at times painful present, this is an insightful look at one of wrestlings biggest stars, but also a powerful story of personal sacrifice that, in the Sheiks own words, will make you humble.
Length 95 minutes
Actors
Khosrow Vaziri | Jim Ross | Hulk Hogan | Dwayne Johnson | Jack Black | James Edward Duggan Jr | Mick Foley | Bret Hart | Jimmy Hart | Seth Green | David Golshan | Todd W. Fulkerson | Jian Magen | Bruce Prichard | Josip Nikolai Peruzović | Jerome Saganovich | Aurelian Jake Smith Jr. | Brian Yandrisovitz | James Ware | Lawrence Whistler