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American Wrestler: The Wizard - 2017
7.353
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.
Status: Released
Release: 2017-05-16
Runtime: 117 minutes
Ratings: 7.353
Vote Counts: 75
Budget: 0 $
Revenue: 0 $
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