The Sheik
2014 · 95 MIN · IMDB 7.1 · 1,355 VOTES · DIR. Igal Hecht
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.
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00:02:36 Force, was the very foundation of what I call Iranian nationalism
00:11:15 But he just didn't have the heart, he wasn't a bully.
00:17:36 And there is one. Khosrow Vaziri, wrestled for the nation of Iran.
00:21:54 If you are going to describe good and bad
00:25:24 One time on TV, live, one and half hour live
00:29:51 in school a lot of kids would always ask me wrestling questions
00:33:38 of those deals were but he got celebrities.
00:37:16 The Hulkamania thing took off and Vince Junior called me
00:40:58 to put the gold on me and wrestle the Iron Sheik.
00:45:39 So we drove to Asbury Park and we're like
00:49:19 The Mighty Maccabee, The Iron Sheik.
00:52:56 The drug abuse tore our family apart.
00:57:36 having lost Marissa.
01:00:56 He'll probably buy bourbon.
01:04:12 Next time, change your shoes, man.
01:08:17 I told you hundred times, you're the man. Why're you yellin' at me?
01:12:05 I think, going to Atlanta was the defining moment...
01:15:36 to the biggest audience in the world.
01:18:04 Ray J... that cheeseburger ass penguin Kim K he deserve gold medal.
01:20:53 Sheik's a cult figure.
01:23:15 Two... three!
01:27:11 This and this...
01:28:59 all the credit...
93:00:00 the Pontiac Silverdome