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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| George Kosturos | ... | Ali Jahani | |
| William Fichtner | ... | Coach Plyler | |
| Ali Afshar | ... | Hafez Tabad | |
| Lia Marie Johnson | ... | Kristi Larsen | |
| Gabriel Basso | ... | Jimmy Petersen | |
| Jon Voight | ... | Principal Skinner | |
| Sasha Feldman | ... | Dan 'Toad' Webster | |
| Chase Mowen | ... | Mike Thornhill | |
| Kevin G. Schmidt | ... | Rowan Knox | |
| Nicholas Guilak | ... | Pasha | |
| Shannon Collis | ... | Wendy | |
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Karina Andrews | ... | Miss Larsen |
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Tony Panterra | ... | Mr. Jahani |
| Salome Azizi | ... | Mrs. Jahani | |
| John Asadi | ... | Truck Driver | |
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In this inspiring tale based on true events, 17-year-old Ali Jahani is a newcomer to a small California town, where he stands out as different in an unwelcoming community. Living with his embittered uncle, the boy faces a mountain of adversity everywhere he turns. Rejected by everyone but determined to fit in, he joins the school's floundering wrestling team. With a chance to change how others see him, Ali must step up and learn to be a hero. Written by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
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Music by Jamie Christopherson
Lyrics by Shani Rigsbee
Performed by Andy (feat. Shanti)
Courtesy of Cherokee Music Group
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Jon Voigt's character shares a name with a character from The Simpsons (1989): Principal Skinner. See more »Goofs
Whereas Sectionals, Districts or Regionals leading up to State Tournaments may be held in high school gyms, State Tournaments are large scale events held in coliseums, with multiple mats running simultaneously - not just one. Just about every seat would be filled, especially those nearest the action. You would not have a championship final where, looking past the boys on the mat, you'd see row upon row of empty seats. See more »Quotes
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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.