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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Cast & Crew
Top Billed Cast
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Ali Jahani -
Coach Plyler -
Hafez Tabad -
Kristi Larsen -
Jimmy Petersen -
Principal Skinner -
Dan 'Toad' Webster -
Mike Thornhill -
Rowan Knox -
Pasha -
Wendy -
Miss Larsen -
Mr. Jahani
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Mrs. Jahani -
Truck Driver
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Director:
Alex RanariveloWriters:
Ali Afshar (story by), Brian Rudnick (story by), Brian RudnickAll Cast & Crew
Awards
10 wins.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
Jon Voigt's character shares a name with a character from The Simpsons (1989): Principal Skinner.
Quotes
Hafez Tabad:
When the hero fights the dragon, is he worried about hurting the beast? No. He takes his sword and drives it straight into its heart, and the crowd loves him for it.
Goofs
At the State tournament, the Cage Fighter logo can be seen on the back of Roman Knox's singlet. Cage Fighter apparel was not available in 1980 as it was not founded until 2007.
Soundtracks
I Want You To Want MeWritten by Rick Nielson
Performed by Cheap Trick
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Genres
Drama | SportDetails
Release Date:
16 May 2017Language
English, Persian, French, Spanish
