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The Sheik
The Sheik

The Sheik

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

95 mins

Rating

7.346/10

Release Date

26 April 2014

Country

Canada

Cast

Khosrow Vaziri

Khosrow Vaziri

Self - The Iron Sheik

Jim Ross

Jim Ross

Self

Terry Gene Bollea

Terry Gene Bollea

Self

Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson

Self

Jack Black

Jack Black

Self

Jim Duggan

Jim Duggan

Self

Mick Foley

Mick Foley

Self

Bret Hart

Bret Hart

Self

Jimmy Hart

Jimmy Hart

Self

Seth Green

Seth Green

Self

David Golshan

David Golshan

Self

Todd W. Fulkerson

Todd W. Fulkerson

Self

Jian Magen

Jian Magen

Self

Bruce Prichard

Bruce Prichard

Self

Josip Peruzović

Josip Peruzović

Self

Jerome Saganovich

Jerome Saganovich

Self

Aurelian Smith Jr.

Aurelian Smith Jr.

Self

Brian Yandrisovitz

Brian Yandrisovitz

Self

James Ware

James Ware

Self

Larry Whistler

Larry Whistler

Self

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