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American Wrestler: The Wizard

  • 2016
  • PG-13
  • 1h 57min
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Jon Voight, William Fichtner, Ali Afshar, Lia Marie Johnson, and George Kosturos in American Wrestler: The Wizard (2016)
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En 1980, un adolescente escapa de la violencia en Irán solo para enfrentarse a una mayor hostilidad en Estados Unidos. Decidido a ser uno más, se une al equipo de lucha libre de la escuela.En 1980, un adolescente escapa de la violencia en Irán solo para enfrentarse a una mayor hostilidad en Estados Unidos. Decidido a ser uno más, se une al equipo de lucha libre de la escuela.En 1980, un adolescente escapa de la violencia en Irán solo para enfrentarse a una mayor hostilidad en Estados Unidos. Decidido a ser uno más, se une al equipo de lucha libre de la escuela.

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    • Alex Ranarivelo
  • Guionistas
    • Ali Afshar
    • Brian Rudnick
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    • George Kosturos
    • William Fichtner
    • Ali Afshar
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    • Dirección
      • Alex Ranarivelo
    • Guionistas
      • Ali Afshar
      • Brian Rudnick
    • Elenco
      • George Kosturos
      • William Fichtner
      • Ali Afshar
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    • 5Opiniones de los críticos
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      • 10 premios ganados en total

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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
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    Jon Voight
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    Sasha Feldman
    • Dan 'Toad' Webster
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    • Mike Thornhill
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    • Rowan Knox
    Nicholas Guilak
    Nicholas Guilak
    • Pasha
    Shannon Collis
    Shannon Collis
    • Wendy
    Karina Andrews
    • Miss Larsen
    Tony Panterra
    • Mr. Jahani
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    Salome Azizi
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    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
    7mancinibrown

    You've seen this before, but still good

    American Wrestler is yet another underdog sports movie, based on a true story. Ali Jahani escapes from Iran during the Iranian revolution and comes to a hostile USA, as racism against Iranians is rising due to the hostage crisis. Fitting in at a new school is difficult, he tries out for a team to fit in, sticks at wrestling and starts winning, gaining respect and being accepted.

    So, what makes this one worth watching? The lead performance by George Kosturos is extremely strong, portraying the different emotions Ali is feeling as he's making his way through. Jon Voight and William Fichtner also bring their characters to life and mostly well rounded.

    The script is also a strength for the most part. While there are some cringeworthy scenes (the school bully is overdone), in general the script keeps moving and is engaging.

    As noted, however, there are some down sides in some of the side characters, and in how believable some of the events are. The movie is clearly based on a true story, not a true story in itself.

    It's not a movie that has to be witnessed, but it shouldn't be ignored either.
    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.
    7Sergei_Maruk

    Inspiring and easy to watch

    I have found this movie by accidental click on IMDb and decided to watch it without waiting. I am wrestler too and I am always very interested how actors will handle wrestler roles and how wrestling feeling will be represented in the movie. I was not expecting a lot from this movie and in the end I was not disappointed.

    Movie is based on true events and that is definitely a plus, since I can also learn something about events I am not familiar with. There are a lot of serious topics, like descrimination, bullying in school, relationships between generations and of course, wrestling. Competitions and training are shown quite realistic. There was only 1 moment in whole movie, when Ali's uncle shows one of the basic moves and wrestlers look at him like they have learned something new, but I believe It was made just to keep things more simple.

    In the end It's a well made movie which is not exceptional, but I definitely can recommend it even if you're not a sport lover.
    8kz917-1

    Fantastic True Movie!

    The true story of a boy who escapes Iran to live with his uncle in California. Facing strife at home, school, and the community at large as the Iran hostage crisis was happening at the time; the young man attempts to fit in by joining a sports team. Eventually he lands on the wrestling team. Equal parts heartwarming and gut wrenching this movie is not to be missed. Worth the rental. Two thumbs up!

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      Based on the real life of producer Ali Afshar who portrays Ali's uncle in the movie.
    • Errores
      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.
    • Citas

      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.

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    • Fecha de lanzamiento
      • 16 de mayo de 2017 (Estados Unidos)
    • País de origen
      • Estados Unidos
    • Sitio oficial
      • Official site
    • Idiomas
      • Inglés
      • Persa
      • Francés
      • Español
    • También se conoce como
      • Amerikan Güreşçisi: Büyücü
    • Locaciones de filmación
      • Santa Rosa, California, Estados Unidos(State Finals Championship)
    • Productoras
      • ESX Entertainment
      • ESX Productions
      • The Wizard Movie
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      1 hora 57 minutos
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