Movies / Pumping Iron (1977)
Runtime: 85 min
Genres: Documentary Sport
Languages: English
Countries: USA
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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| Directors (2) | Credit |
|---|---|
| George Butler | ... |
| Robert Fiore | ... |
| Writers (2) | Credit |
|---|---|
| Charles Gaines | (book "Pumping Iron") and |
| George Butler | (conception) |
| Composers (1) | Credit |
|---|---|
| Michael Small | ... |
| Editors (2) | Credit |
|---|---|
| Geof Bartz | ... |
| Lawrence Silk | (as Larry Silk) |
| Cinematographers (1) | Credit |
|---|---|
| Robert Fiore | (director of photography) |
| Actors (26) | Credit |
|---|---|
| Arnold Schwarzenegger | Himself |
| Bill Grant | Himself |
| Bud Cort | Himself (scenes deleted) |
| Charles Gaines | Narrator (voice) |
| Danny Padilla | Himself |
| David DuPree | Himself |
| Dennis Tinerino | Himself |
| Denny Gable | Himself |
| Ed Corney | Himself |
| Eddie Juliani | Himself |
| Franco Columbu | Himself |
| Frank Zane | Himself |
| Jimmy Williams | Physique Photographer at Mr. Olympia (uncredited) |
| John Isaacs | Himself |
| Ken Waller | Himself |
| Lou Ferrigno | Himself (as Louis Ferrigno) |
| Marianne Claire | Herself |
| Matty Ferrigno | Himself |
| Mike Katz | Himself |
| Patrick Reynolds | Himself (uncredited) |
| Paul Grant | Himself |
| Robbie Robinson | Himself (as Robin Robinson) |
| Roger Callard | Himself |
| Serge Nubret | Himself |
| Tony Nowak | Big Tony |
| Victoria Ferrigno | Herself |