The Sheik
- Documentary
Overview
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.
Keywords
- wrestling
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- April 26, 2014
- Original language
- English
- Spoken languages
- English
- Countries
- Canada
- Production
- Magen Boys Entertainment
- Cast
- Brian Yandrisovitz,Larry Zbyszko,Seth Green,Todd W. Fulkerson,Jim Ross,Dwayne Johnson,Jerry Sags,Khosrow Vaziri,James Ray Hart,Jim Dugganand 10 more
- Director
- Igal Hecht
- Producer
- Jian Magen
- Budget
- Not recorded
- Revenue
- Not recorded
- IMDb
- tt3607812