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The Sheik

7.4 95 mins Documentary   2014
Magen Boys Entertainment  
Director(s): Igal Hecht

Release Date: 26 Sat, Apr 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.

Casts of The Sheik

Khosrow Vaziri

as Self - The Iron Sheik

Jim Ross

as Self

Hulk Hogan

as Self

Dwayne Johnson

as Self

Jack Black

as Self

Jim Duggan

as Self

Mick Foley

as Self

Bret Hart

as Self

James Ray Hart

as Self

Seth Green

as Self

David Golshan

as Self

Jian Magen

as Self

Bruce Prichard

as Self

Jerry Sags

as Self

James Ware

as Self

Larry Zbyszko

as Self

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