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The Sheik
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.
Where to watch The Sheik
The Sheik is streaming in the US on FlixFling, Fawesome and Pluto TV.
It is also available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store.
Cast
- 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
- Jimmy Hart as Self
- Seth Green as Self
- David Golshan as Self
- Todd W. Fulkerson as Self
Details
- Director
- Igal Hecht
- Released
- April 26, 2014
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Studio
- Magen Boys Entertainment
- Status
- Released
- TMDB score
- 7.4 / 10 from 28 votes
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