Film · 2014 · 95 Min. · Dokumentarfilm · ★ 7,4

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.

Besetzung

• Khosrow Vaziri – Self - The Iron Sheik
• Jim Ross – Self
• Hulk Hogan – Self
• Dwayne Johnson – Self
• Jack Black – Self
• Jim Duggan – Self
• Mick Foley – Self
• Bret Hart – Self
• Jimmy Hart – Self
• Seth Green – Self
• David Golshan – Self
• Todd W. Fulkerson – Self
• Jian Magen – Self
• Bruce Prichard – Self
• Josip Peruzović – Self

Hinter der Kamera

• Igal Hecht – Director

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