The Sheik
The Sheik

Movie·2014·1h 35m

The Sheik

Directed By

Igal Hecht

Country

Canada

Language

English

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The Story

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.

Producer

Jian Magen

Themes

wrestling

Production House

Magen Boys Entertainment

Audience Score

74%

28 votes

Skip8%
Timepass19%
Go for it39%
Perfection34%

Where to watch

Region: IN

Free

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Cast

Khosrow Vaziri

Khosrow Vaziri

Self - The Iron Sheik

Jim Ross

Jim Ross

Self

Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan

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

James Ray Hart

James Ray Hart

Self

Seth Green

Seth Green

Self

David Golshan

Self

Todd W. Fulkerson

Self

Jian Magen

Self

Bruce Prichard

Bruce Prichard

Self

Josip Peruzović

Josip Peruzović

Self

Jerry Sags

Jerry Sags

Self

Aurelian Smith Jr.

Aurelian Smith Jr.

Self

Brian Yandrisovitz

Brian Yandrisovitz

Self

// crew

Crew

Igal Hecht

Director

Jian Magen

Producer

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