Pumping Iron

Jan 18, 1977

1h 26m

★ 7.1

Overview

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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

White Mountain Films

Rollie Robinson

Pumping Iron Trailers

Cast

Self

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Self

Lou Ferrigno

Self

Mike Katz

Self

Serge Nubret

Self

Franco Columbu

Self

Ed Corney

Self

Ken Waller

Self

Robbie Robinson

Self

Marianne Claire

Self

Roger Callard

Self

Bud Cort

Self

Jimmy Williams

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