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The film follows the preparation and competition of bodybuilders for the 1975 Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia titles, with a focus on Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno. It became a box office success and popularized the culture of bodybuilding in the 1980s.
Jan 18, 1977 · Watch how Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno compete for the Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe titles in this classic sports film. Learn about their training methods, rivalry and psychological warfare in the golden age of bodybuilding.
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Bigger, Stronger, Faster. Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in this documentary about the 100 days leading up to the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest. Five-time former champion Schwarzenegger is pi...
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- THE GENESIS. George Butler was introduced to competitive bodybuilding when Charles Gaines asked him to photograph the Mr. East Coast for an article that appeared in a 1972 issue of Sports Illustrated magazine.
- THE BOOK. Photographer Butler and writer Gaines subsequently created the 1974 book Pumping Iron, which became a surprise bestseller. For the story of that book with excerpts and rare photos, check out: Pumping Iron: The Book.
- STAY HUNGRY. Charles Gaines co-wrote the bodybuilding themed-film Stay Hungry (based on his novel of the same name), which was shot just before Pumping Iron and released in 1976.
- THE FINANCING. George Butler asked approximately 3000 people to help finance his bodybuilding documentary. Almost all said no, even after he filmed 10 minutes of test footage of Arnold posing at a Massachusetts amusement park.
Pumping Iron (1977) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
In addition to offering an enlightening early look into the world of future star/politician Arnold Schwarzenegger, Pumping Iron provides a witty and insightful overview of competitive...
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Pumping Iron. 1977 · 1 hr 26 min. PG. Sport · Documentary. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno face off in a no-holds-barred competition for the title of Mr. Olympia in this critically-acclaimed film. Subtitles: English.
