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(1977)Pumping Iron is a film that blends documentary and scripted elements, chronicling the journey of amateur and professional bodybuilders as they train for the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe competitions. The film takes the audience from the famous Gold's Gym in Venice Beach all the way to the climactic event in Pretoria. The focus is on five-time champion Arnold Schwarzenegger as he defends his title against competitors Serge Nubret and Lou Ferrigno, who is coached by his father. Meanwhile, Franco Columbu competes in the lightweight class and solves a parking problem by lifting a car into place in his hometown in Italy. Marketing guru Joe Weider is behind the scenes, while Mike Katz and Ken Waller compete for the Mr. Universe title, making bodybuilding a mainstream phenomenon and launching Schwarzenegger into celebrity status.
January. 18,1977
1 hr 26 min
Robert Fiore, George Butler
George Butler, Charles Gaines
White Mountain Films, Rollie Robinson
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