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American Wrestler: The Wizard

  • 2016
  • PG-13
  • 1 Std. 57 Min.
IMDb-BEWERTUNG
7,1/10
2830
IHRE BEWERTUNG
Jon Voight, William Fichtner, Ali Afshar, Lia Marie Johnson, and George Kosturos in American Wrestler: The Wizard (2016)
Trailer for American Wrestler: The Wizard
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1980 entkommt ein Teenager den Unruhen im Iran, nur um in Amerika wegen der Geiselkrise mit noch mehr Feindseligkeiten konfrontiert zu werden. Entschlossen, sich einzufügen, schließt er sich... Alles lesen1980 entkommt ein Teenager den Unruhen im Iran, nur um in Amerika wegen der Geiselkrise mit noch mehr Feindseligkeiten konfrontiert zu werden. Entschlossen, sich einzufügen, schließt er sich dem zappelnden Ringkampfteam der Schule an.1980 entkommt ein Teenager den Unruhen im Iran, nur um in Amerika wegen der Geiselkrise mit noch mehr Feindseligkeiten konfrontiert zu werden. Entschlossen, sich einzufügen, schließt er sich dem zappelnden Ringkampfteam der Schule an.

  • Regie
    • Alex Ranarivelo
  • Drehbuch
    • Ali Afshar
    • Brian Rudnick
  • Hauptbesetzung
    • George Kosturos
    • William Fichtner
    • Ali Afshar
  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
  • IMDb-BEWERTUNG
    7,1/10
    2830
    IHRE BEWERTUNG
    • Regie
      • Alex Ranarivelo
    • Drehbuch
      • Ali Afshar
      • Brian Rudnick
    • Hauptbesetzung
      • George Kosturos
      • William Fichtner
      • Ali Afshar
    • 23Benutzerrezensionen
    • 5Kritische Rezensionen
  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
    • Auszeichnungen
      • 10 wins total

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    American Wrestler: The Wizard
    Trailer 1:41
    American Wrestler: The Wizard

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    George Kosturos
    George Kosturos
    • Ali Jahani
    William Fichtner
    William Fichtner
    • Coach Plyler
    Ali Afshar
    Ali Afshar
    • Hafez Tabad
    Lia Marie Johnson
    Lia Marie Johnson
    • Kristi Larsen
    Gabriel Basso
    Gabriel Basso
    • Jimmy Petersen
    Jon Voight
    Jon Voight
    • Principal Skinner
    Sasha Feldman
    Sasha Feldman
    • Dan 'Toad' Webster
    Chase Mowen
    Chase Mowen
    • Mike Thornhill
    Kevin G. Schmidt
    Kevin G. Schmidt
    • Rowan Knox
    Nicholas Guilak
    Nicholas Guilak
    • Pasha
    Shannon Collis
    Shannon Collis
    • Wendy
    Karina Andrews
    • Miss Larsen
    Tony Panterra
    • Mr. Jahani
    Salome Azizi
    Salome Azizi
    • Mrs. Jahani
    John Asadi
    John Asadi
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    Iyad Hajjaj
    Iyad Hajjaj
    • Border Captain
    Alex Lorre
    • Border Guard
    Ashley Michaelsen
    • Suzie Q
    • Regie
      • Alex Ranarivelo
    • Drehbuch
      • Ali Afshar
      • Brian Rudnick
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    7paradux

    Rare Find -- low budget, indie, feel-good movie that most works

    Good acting, great story (based on actual events.) Good casting.

    Intends to deliver that "feel good" buzz and mostly succeeds.

    And, let us not forget, in this somewhat upside down world there are not enough of these kinds of movies being made.

    On the other side of ledger, there are problems here and there with the script and the direction.

    Script has what they call "false notes." Initially for example, Ali's uncle is painted as a fairly nasty character -- this for no reason I could discern -- then valuable script time is wasted trying to "rehabilitate" him in the eyes of the audience.

    Whaa?

    Same with the half-hearted attempt to make this less a sports film and more a social commentary. Also, out of nowhere, literally given less than 60 seconds of screen time, is the notion that the secret of Ali's technique is some sort of lost Perian MMA skill that goes back to Ghenghis Khan. (Caught my interest, would have liked to know more.)

    Whaa?

    Similar issues with the direction which has "odd beats." If you watch a lot of films, the timing will seem wrong to you on a subliminal level. Too much time, for example, on social issues with minimal time on the actual training. Again, if this is a sports film (and neither the writer or director seem entirely convinced) this could have been handled better.

    Recommendation? Yeah, catch it if you can.
    8nowego

    Excellent feel good movie

    As soon as I saw the poster for this one, I knew I was going to like it.

    I am a bit of a sucker for a feel good sport movie, especially when they are based on true events like this one is.

    You can not go wrong with Jon Voight and William Fichtner as far as I am concerned, they very rarely do a bad movie and they do not disappoint here. George Kosturos as Ali is excellent and Ali Afshar as his uncle Hafez hits all the right notes.

    I am old enough to remember the 1980 hostage saga and Ronald Reagan being elected President, so it brings back a lot of memories.

    Very much worth watching and one I will be watching again, a suggestion for some would be to have the tissues handy.

    Very solid 8/10
    9davidjonesmd

    Well written and great performances

    As a former high school wrestler in a small town this movie really resonates with me. Also very well written and believable for that period of time. If you like an underdog story and you like wrestling this movie is a 10/10 for you! Full of emotion, and good tense good old fashion high school themed beat downs. Its not that corny in the movie, but its really believable and great action and drama as well.
    9kittykatrina5

    This movie feel like a classic 80's film

    American Wrestler: The Wizard is based on the true story of Ali Afshar, a teenage boy who escapes the unrest in Iran in 1980. However, he faces more hostility in America due to the hostage crisis. Determined to fit in, he joins the school's failing wrestling team.

    American Wrestler: The Wizard has a great vibe to it. Because the film is based in 1980, the clothing, the mise-en-scene, and soundtrack made this movie feel like a classic 80's film. The underdog story of a scrawny kid with an inner fire who defies all odds and becomes a wrestling "wizard," places itself against other classics such as Karate Kid or even Rocky as the film is also about an immigrant outcast who's doubted in skills solely due to where he comes from.

    American Wrestler: The Wizard is an inspiring film that will make you smile, laugh, and cry. The film's lead actor George Kosturos did a fantastic job portraying Ali Afshar as he went through the trials and tribulations of being Iranian in America during the 1980 hostage crisis.

    One truly spectacular part of the film was the wrestling. George Kosturos had no experience in wrestling before this film. Yet he learned and performed all his own stunts. The wrestling holds, escapes, and moves were incredible, you couldn't look away. The wrestling scenes in American Wrestler: The Wizard were so intense that everyone in the audience was squirming in their seats, the cinematography truly puts you in the heat of the moment.
    7torndownunit

    Very enjoyable

    There are some reviews really ripping on the details on the film, and it is definitely a little formulaic. But it's got a very good cast, some good performances, a good soundtrack, and it overall an enjoyable movie. Some of the elements they try to incorporate to make it a little different than other sports films night not all work, but for a small film that I would guess didn't have a huge budget I think they did a very good job.

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    • Wissenswertes
      Based on the real life of producer Ali Afshar who portrays Ali's uncle in the movie.
    • Patzer
      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.
    • Zitate

      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.

    • Verbindungen
      Followed by American Fighter (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Working For The Weekend
      Written by Paul Dean, Matthew Prenette, Mike Reno

      Performed by Loverboy

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      • 16. Mai 2017 (Vereinigte Staaten)
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    • Drehorte
      • Santa Rosa, Kalifornien, USA(State Finals Championship)
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      • ESX Entertainment
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