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Pumping Iron is a 1977 American docudrama about the world of professional bodybuilding, with a focus on the 1975 IFBB Mr. Universe and 1975 Mr. Olympia competitions. Directed by George Butler and Robert Fiore and edited by Geof Bartz and Larry Silk, it is inspired by the 1974 book of the same name by photographer Butler and writer Charles ...
- George Butler, Jerome Gary
- Michael Small
- January 18, 1977
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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- 86 min
Pumping Iron: Directed by George Butler, Robert Fiore. With Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Matty Ferrigno, Victoria Ferrigno. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno face off in a no-holds-barred competition for the title of Mr. Olympia in this critically-acclaimed film that made Schwarzenegger a household name.
- George Butler, Robert Fiore
- 2 min
Oct 14, 2023 · Learn the story behind the story of the 1977 documentary that launched bodybuilding, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and a slang term for weight-training into the public consciousness. Discover the filming locations, the financing, the cameos, the controversies, and the legacy of Pumping Iron.