The Sheik (2014)

ALL 04/26/2014 (en) Documentary 95 Min
  • Release
    04/26/2014
  • Production
    Magen Boys Entertainment
  • Rotten tomato
    74%
  • Original title
    The Sheik
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
    -

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.

  1. Igal Hecht

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Jian Magen

    Producer



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The Sheik (2014) 95 Min

ALL 04/26/2014 (en)
Documentary
  • Release 04/26/2014
  • Production
    Magen Boys Entertainment
  • Original title The Sheik
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

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.

  1. Igal Hecht

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Jian Magen

    Producer