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The Sheik

The Sheik

Documentary
2014, Movie, 1h 35min
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.
Country: Canada
Director:
Igal Hecht
Cast:
Jack Black,
Seth Green,
Terry Bollea,
Dwayne Johnson
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Igal Hecht
Director
Jack Black
Actor
Seth Green
Actor
Terry Bollea
As Himself
Dwayne Johnson
As Himself
Mick Foley
Actor
Jimmy Hart
Actor
Bret Hart
Actor

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The Iron Sheik, a name that resonates with wrestling fans around the world, tells the story of Khosrow Vaziri's journey from Olympic hopeful to world championship wrestler and eventually to a renewed public figure. With a career spanning decades and continents, the Sheik has been known for his iconic camel clutch move and his larger-than-life persona, but this documentary delves deeper into his struggles with addiction and personal demons. With the help of the Magen brothers, the Sheik embarks on a road to redemption and shares his powerful story of sacrifice and humility in his own words.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Sheik include On Putin's Blacklist, Three Identical Strangers, Weiner, Citizen K, Blackfish, Liberated: The New Sexual Revolution.

 

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