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
00:11:11 He could beat probably 99% of the guys in the business.
00:17:22 Promoters in America have always been quick to jump on any nationalistic storyline.
00:21:34 "You, arrogant son of a bitch." You know, the fellow Americans.
00:25:01 and we used to scream and yell at the Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff because I hated them so much.
00:29:20 and we used to see him when he was in between working.
00:33:10 At that time, he wanted to completely take over the world of professional wrestling.
00:36:17 He made Hogan's victory more sweet.
00:40:12 If he had done that, had he double crossed Hulk Hogan
00:44:14 Keeps drinking those cold St. Pauli Girl beers.
00:47:46 "What we do is entertainment. We want to be taxed.
00:51:25 Look at me.
00:55:19 You know, we never were into it very much.
00:59:33 Sure.
01:02:59 I'm... I'm okay.
01:05:50 we care for her and we have her back.
01:10:22 Take that one off. You don't need that.
01:13:56 I don't give a fuck. I have to let you know about future.
01:16:30 ...your ass!
01:18:55 to the computer.
01:21:43 I respect him.
01:25:05 abilities in the ring.
01:27:39 and your ability a speak for itself.
01:30:19 The man from Tehran... Iran.