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MOVIE PROFILE

Pumping Iron

“Mind and body.”

★ 7.2 / 10 (564 votes)January 18, 197786 minEN

Documentary

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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CINEHOOK / INFORMATION

Movie facts

Release dateJanuary 18, 1977

StatusReleased

Runtime86 min

Rating★ 7.2 / 10

CertificationPG

Original languageEnglish, French, German

CountryUnited States of America

Budget$1,000,000

Revenue—

ProductionWhite Mountain Films, Rollie Robinson

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CINEHOOK / CREDITS

Crew

Director

George Butler, Robert Fiore

Writers

George Butler, Charles Gaines

CINEHOOK / CAST

Cast

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold SchwarzeneggerSelf

Lou Ferrigno

Lou FerrignoSelf

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Mike KatzSelf

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Serge NubretSelf

Franco Columbu

Franco ColumbuSelf

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Ed CorneySelf

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Ken WallerSelf

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Robbie RobinsonSelf

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Marianne ClaireSelf

Roger Callard

Roger CallardSelf

Bud Cort

Bud CortSelf

Jimmy Williams

Jimmy WilliamsSelf

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