Pumping Iron

Pumping Iron (1977) is a documentary film, about the run-up to the 1975 Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition. The film focuses on Arnold Schwarzenegger and his competitors Lou Ferrigno and Franco Columbu. The documentary was co-directed by Robert Fiore and George Butler. It was based on a book written by Charles Gaines.

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1977 - Documentary film - 1975 - Mr. Olympia - Bodybuilding - Arnold Schwarzenegger - Lou Ferrigno - Franco Columbu - Robert Fiore - George Butler - Charles Gaines

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Pumping Iron is considered the all-time classic bodybuilding movie, documenting what is commonly referred to as "The Golden Age" of bodybuilding, a time when mass and size mattered less, and symmetry and definition of the body ruled. The documentary follows the two main bodybuilding competitions, the IFBB Mr. Universe (for amateurs) and the Mr. Olympia (for professionals) in Pretoria, South Africa. Though the documentary focuses on Schwarzenegger, many notable bodybuilders make appearances, including Ferrigno, Columbu, Mike Mentzer, Robby Robinson, Mike Katz, Albert Beckles, Ken Waller, Frank Zane, Ian Chan, Ed Corney, and Serge Nubret, all talented champions in their own rights.

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IFBB Mr. Universe - Amateur - Mr. Olympia - Pretoria - South Africa - Mike Mentzer - Robby Robinson - Mike Katz - Albert Beckles - Ken Waller - Frank Zane - Ed Corney - Serge Nubret

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The film was re-released on DVD in 2003 for the 25th Anniversary of the original. The DVD featured behind the scenes footage and recent interviews with the cast.

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DVD - 2003

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