The Sheik (2014)
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
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Khosrow Vaziri as Self - The Iron Sheik |
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Jim Ross as Self |
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Hulk Hogan as Self |
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Dwayne Johnson as Self |
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Jack Black as Self |
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Jim Duggan as Self |
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Mick Foley as Self |
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Bret Hart as Self |
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James Ray Hart as Self |
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Seth Green as Self |
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David Golshan as Self |
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Todd W. Fulkerson as Self |
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Jian Magen as Self |
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Bruce Prichard as Self |
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Josip Peruzović as Self |
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Jerry Sags as Self |
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Aurelian Smith Jr. as Self |
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Brian Yandrisovitz as Self |
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James Ware as Self |
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Larry Zbyszko as Self |
| Directing | Igal Hecht | Director |
| Production | Jian Magen | Producer |
