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Synopsis
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
- Language
- English
- Country
- Canada
- Release date
- 26 April 2014
Ensemble
Cast
Khosrow Vaziri
Self - The Iron Sheik
Jim Ross
Self
Hulk Hogan
Self
Dwayne Johnson
Self
Jack Black
Self
Jim Duggan
Self
Mick Foley
Self
Bret Hart
Self
Jimmy Hart
Self
Seth Green
Self
David Golshan
Self
Todd W. Fulkerson
Self
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