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Running time. 85 minutes. Language. English. Budget. $1 million. Box office. $2 million [1] 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.
- George Butler, Jerome Gary
- Michael Small
- January 18, 1977
Jan 18, 1977 · Pumping Iron shines a light into the world of professional bodybuilding during an era that was considered to be its golden age. Directed by George Butler and Robert Fiore, the film chronicles the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe competitions and features legendary bodybuilders including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Franco Columbu, Mike ...
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- 86 min
- 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.
84% Audience Score 5,000+ Ratings. What to know. Critics Consensus. In addition to offering an enlightening early look into the world of future star/politician Arnold Schwarzenegger, Pumping...
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- Documentary
- PG