American Wrestler: The Wizard

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Production countries: United States
Origin countries: United States
Language: English
Spoken: English
Production: ESX Productions, ESX Entertainment
Budget: N/A
Revenue: N/A

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Production countries: United States
Origin countries: United States
Language: English
Spoken: English
Production: ESX Productions, ESX Entertainment
Budget: N/A
Revenue: N/A

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American Wrestler: The Wizard PG-13

Released Drama

16 May, 2017 (US) 1h 57min

American Wrestler: The Wizard PG-13

Released Drama

16 May, 2017 (US) 1h 57min

Directed by Alex Ranarivelo

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.

Directed by Alex Ranarivelo

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.

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