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Pumping Iron (1977)

18/01/1977 (US)Documentary1h 26m
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Overview

Amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe contests as five-time champion Arnold Schwarzenegger defends his Mr. Olympia title against Serge Nubret and the shy young Lou Ferrigno.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. Arnold Schwarzenegger

      Arnold Schwarzenegger

      Self

    2. Lou Ferrigno

      Lou Ferrigno

      Self

    3. Mike Katz

      Self

    4. Serge Nubret

      Self

    5. Franco Columbu

      Franco Columbu

      Self

    6. Ed Corney

      Self

    7. Ken Waller

      Self

    8. Robbie Robinson

      Self

    9. Marianne Claire

      Self

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    A review by cineast78

    9.0
    Written by cineast78 on Nov 12, 2024

    **Probably the most significant film about bodybuilding ever made.** This film is a masterclass for any documentary filmmaker—though it's more of a docudrama than a traditional documentary. Fiction and reality are cleverly intertwined in a way that helped lay the groundwork for the subsequent bodybuilding and fitness boom. It also introduced the public to a man who would go on to achieve even greater success in many fields, often as a pioneer, and sometimes in situations where no one believed in him: Arnold Schwarzenegger. At his peak as a "bodybuilder," Arnie is portrayed as someone who...

    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageEnglish

    Budget$1,000,000.00

    Revenue-

    Keywords

    • competition
    • training
    • bodybuilding
    • behind the scenes
    • sports documentary
    • bodybuilding competition
    • weight training
    • body builders
    • competitor
    • physical training
    • bodybuilders