American Wrestler: The Wizard (2016)
In 1980, a teenage boy escapes the unrest in Iran only to face more hostility in America, due to the hostage crisis. Determined to fit in, he joins the school's floundering wrestling team.
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Ali Jahani -
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Hafez Tabad -
Kristi Larsen -
Jimmy Petersen -
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Dan 'Toad' Webster -
Mike Thornhill -
Rowan Knox -
Pasha -
Wendy -
Miss Larsen -
Mr. Jahani
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Mrs. Jahani -
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Director:
Alex RanariveloWriters:
Ali Afshar (story by), Brian Rudnick (story by), Brian RudnickAll Cast & Crew
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Hafez Tabad:
I will admit it would be nice to see a Persian boy beat the Americans. In front of their friends and families, THAT is something I would like to see.
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Whereas Sectionals, Districts or Regionals leading up to State Tournaments may be held in high school gyms, State Tournaments are large scale events held in coliseums, with multiple mats running simultaneously - not just one. Just about every seat would be filled, especially those nearest the action. You would not have a championship final where, looking past the boys on the mat, you'd see row upon row of empty seats.
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Working For The WeekendWritten by Paul Dean, Matthew Prenette, Mike Reno
Performed by Loverboy
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Genres
Drama | SportDetails
Release Date:
16 May 2017Language
English, Persian, French, Spanish
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Petaluma, California, USA
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