1 Movie Directed by Robert Fiore

Pumping Iron

Pumping Iron

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1978-03-31

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

85 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

7.5 (13785 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Charles Gaines (book)

George Butler (book)

George Butler (conception)

Fullplot:

From Gold's Gym in Venice Beach California to the showdown in Pretoria, amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe contests in this part-scripted, part-documentary film. Five-time champion Arnold Schwarzenegger defends his Mr. Olympia title against Serge Nubret and the shy young deaf Lou Ferrigno, whose father is his coach; the ruthless champ psyches out the young lion. Sardinian Franco Columbu competes in the lightweight class; at home in Italy he solves a tight parking problem by lifting the car into place. Joe Weider is the marketer; Mike Katz and Ken Waller go for the title of Mr. Universe. Bodybuilding and a celebrity-to-be go mainstream.

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