The Sheik
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
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Runtime
95 min
Release Date
2014-04-26
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
26
Vote Average
7.346
Khosrow Vaziri
Himself/The Iron Sheik
Jim Ross
Himself
Terry Gene Bollea
Himself
Dwayne Johnson
Himself
Jack Black
Jim Duggan
Mick Foley
Bret Hart
Jimmy Hart
Seth Green
David Golshan
Todd W. Fulkerson
Jian Magen
Bruce Prichard
Josip Peruzović
Jerome Saganovich
Aurelian Smith Jr.
Brian Yandrisovitz
James Ware
Larry Whistler
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