The Sheik

The Sheik

Released on
Documentary
Runtime
95 mins
(24 votes)

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.

Cast

  • Khosrow Vaziri
  • Jim Ross
  • Hulk Hogan
  • Dwayne Johnson
  • Jack Black
  • Jim Duggan
  • Mick Foley
  • Bret Hart
  • Jimmy Hart
  • Seth Green
  • David Golshan
  • Todd W. Fulkerson
  • Jian Magen
  • Bruce Prichard
  • Josip Peruzović
  • Jerome Saganovich
  • Aurelian Smith Jr.
  • Brian Yandrisovitz
  • James Ware
  • Larry Whistler

Director

  • Igal Hecht

Producers

  • Jian Magen

Screenwriter

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