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American Wrestler: The Wizard

PG-1320171h 57mAlex Ranarivelo
IMDb 7.1

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"He escaped one war, only to face another."

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.

Drama
SportsHostilityWrestlingWrestlerBased On True StoryWrestling CoachIranTeenage BoyOstracism1980s

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What is American Wrestler: The Wizard (2017) about?

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.

Who stars in American Wrestler: The Wizard?

American Wrestler: The Wizard stars George Kosturos (Ali), Jon Voight (Principle Skinner), William Fichtner (Coach Plyler), Lia Marie Johnson (Kristi Larsen), Kevin G. Schmidt (Rowan Knox). The film was directed by Alex Ranarivelo.

How long is American Wrestler: The Wizard?

American Wrestler: The Wizard has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2017. It is rated PG-13.

Is American Wrestler: The Wizard worth watching?

American Wrestler: The Wizard holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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