Pumping Iron

Pumping Iron is a 1977 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.…

★ 7.2/10 · 557 TMDB audience ratings

Starring

• Arnold SchwarzeneggerSelf
• Lou FerrignoSelf
• Mike KatzSelf
• Serge NubretSelf
• Franco ColumbuSelf
• Ed CorneySelf
• Ken WallerSelf
• Robbie RobinsonSelf

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Audience reviews from TMDB · may contain spoilers

cineast78: Probably the most significant film about bodybuilding ever made. This film is a masterclass for any documentary filmmaker—though it's more of a docudrama… Read full review

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