Movie: The Sheik

Top 10 Billed Cast

Khosrow Vaziri
Khosrow Vaziri

Himself/The Iron Sheik

Jim Ross
Jim Ross

Himself

Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan

Himself

Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne Johnson

Himself

Jack Black
Jack Black

Jim Duggan
Jim Duggan

Mick Foley
Mick Foley

Bret Hart
Bret Hart

Jimmy Hart
Jimmy Hart

Seth Green
Seth Green

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    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.

  • Release Date

    2014-04-26

  • Average

    7.4

  • Rating:

    3.7 starts
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    English
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