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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, personalities and psychological tactics in the golden age of bodybuilding.
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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
- 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.
Watch Pumping Iron, a film that captures the rivalry and camaraderie of bodybuilders in the 1970s. Follow Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Franco Columbu and others as they compete for Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia titles.
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- George Butler, Robert Fiore
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- Documentary
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