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The Sheik

The Sheik

2014 95min EN

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.

director: Igal Hecht

cast: Khosrow Vaziri, Jim Ross, Terry Bollea, Dwayne Johnson

external: IMDb

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Credits

Khosrow Vaziri

Khosrow Vaziri

Himself/The Iron Sheik

Jim Ross

Jim Ross

Himself

Terry Bollea

Terry Bollea

Himself

Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson

Himself

Jack Black

Jack Black

Jim Duggan

Jim Duggan

Mick Foley

Mick Foley

Bret Hart

Bret Hart

Jimmy Hart

Jimmy Hart

Seth Green

Seth Green

David Golshan

David Golshan

Todd W. Fulkerson

Todd W. Fulkerson

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