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Pumping Iron

Pumping Iron
★ 7.2/10•1977•1h 26m•PG•Documentary

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.

George Butler · Director

Robert Fiore · Director

George Butler · Writer

Charles Gaines · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageEN
Release DateJan 18, 1977
Budget$1,000,000

Actors

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Self

Lou Ferrigno

Lou Ferrigno

Self

Mike Katz

Self

Serge Nubret

Self

Franco Columbu

Franco Columbu

Self

Ed Corney

Self

Ken Waller

Self

Robbie Robinson

Self

Marianne Claire

Self

Roger Callard

Roger Callard

Self

Bud Cort

Bud Cort

Self

Jimmy Williams

Jimmy Williams

Self

Joe Weider

Self

Paul Grant

Self

John Isaacs

Self

Matty Ferrigno

Self

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