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The Sheik( 2014)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Khosrow Vaziri

      Himself/The Iron Sheik

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      Jim Ross

      Himself

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      Hulk Hogan

      Himself

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      Dwayne Johnson

      Himself

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      Jack Black

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      Jim Duggan

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      Mick Foley

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      Bret Hart

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      Jimmy Hart

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      Seth Green

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      David Golshan

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      Todd W. Fulkerson

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      Jian Magen

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      Bruce Prichard

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      Josip Peruzović

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      Jerome Saganovich

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      Aurelian Smith Jr.

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      Brian Yandrisovitz

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      James Ware

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      Larry Whistler

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

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    Keywords

    • wrestling