
American Wrestler: The Wizard(2017)
“He escaped one war, only to face another.”
Overview
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.
Director
Alex Ranarivelo
Studio
ESX Productions
Cast

George Kosturos
as Ali

Jon Voight
as Principle Skinner

William Fichtner
as Coach Plyler

Lia Marie Johnson
as Kristi Larsen

Kevin G. Schmidt
as Rowan Knox

Gabriel Basso
as Jimmy Petersen

Shannon Collis
as Wendy

Courtney Hope Turner
as Jenny

Ali Afshar
as Hafez Tabad

Nicholas Guilak
as Pasha

Sasha Feldman
as Dan 'Toad' Webster

Michael Girgenti
as
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2017
Runtime
1h 57m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Production Companies
ESX Productions • ESX Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Wrestler: The Wizard?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for American Wrestler: The Wizard (2017).
What is American Wrestler: The Wizard 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 directed American Wrestler: The Wizard?▼
American Wrestler: The Wizard was directed by Alex Ranarivelo and released in 2017. It is a drama film.
How long is American Wrestler: The Wizard?▼
American Wrestler: The Wizard has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
Who stars in American Wrestler: The Wizard?▼
The cast of American Wrestler: The Wizard includes George Kosturos as Ali, Jon Voight as Principle Skinner, William Fichtner as Coach Plyler, Lia Marie Johnson as Kristi Larsen, Kevin G. Schmidt as Rowan Knox and more.
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