**Probably the most significant film about bodybuilding ever made.** This film is a masterclass for any documentary filmmaker—though it's more of a docudrama than a traditional documentary. Fiction and reality are cleverly intertwined in a way that helped lay the groundwork for the subsequent bodybuilding and fitness boom. It also introduced the public to a man who would go on to achieve even greater success in…
Mind and body.
Amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe contests as five-time champion Arnold Schwarzenegger defends his Mr. Olympia title against Serge Nubret and the shy young Lou Ferrigno.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Lou Ferrigno
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Mike Katz
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Serge Nubret
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Franco Columbu
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Ed Corney
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Ken Waller
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Robbie Robinson
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Marianne Claire
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Roger Callard
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Bud Cort
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Jimmy Williams
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Joe Weider
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Paul Grant
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John Isaacs
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Matty Ferrigno
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FAQ about Pumping Iron
What is Pumping Iron about?
Amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe contests as five-time champion Arnold Schwarzenegger defends his Mr. Olympia title against Serge Nubret and the shy young Lou Ferrigno.
When was Pumping Iron released?
Pumping Iron was released in 1977.
What genres does Pumping Iron belong to?
Pumping Iron is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in Pumping Iron?
The cast of Pumping Iron includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Mike Katz, Serge Nubret, Franco Columbu.