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The Sheik

Play trailer Poster for The Sheik 2014,  1h 35m,  Documentary/ Biography Play Trailer Watchlist
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The life and career of Iranian-born pro-wrestler Khosrow Vaziri.

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Julia Bembenek Under the Radar Mar 2, 2016
5/10
A parade of talking heads, augmented by stock footage and photomontage for the bulk of the Sheik's wrestling days. Go to Full Review
Stephen Silver EntertainmentTell Apr 17, 2015
3/5
It's a fascinating look at a fascinating man- at times, unintentionally so. Go to Full Review
Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com Dec 4, 2014
C
More of a commercial for the wrestler than a true overview of life-shaping events, but the documentary scores in intimate moments and interviews. Go to Full Review
Matt Fowler IGN Dec 3, 2014
8/10
Director Igal Hecht has pulled together a compelling film about an extraordinary man. There are moments of true heartbreak and tragedy mixed with wild road stories and the Iron Sheik's trademark over-the-top personality. Go to Full Review
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Igal Hecht

Director

Jack Black

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"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan

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Mick Foley

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David Golshan

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Seth Green

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Movie Info

Synopsis The life and career of Iranian-born pro-wrestler Khosrow Vaziri.
Director
Igal Hecht
Producer
Igal Hecht, Jian Magen, Aaron Avruskin, David Keystone
Screenwriter
Igal Hecht, Jian Magen, Jake Neiman
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 2, 2014
Runtime
1h 35m
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