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72% Critic Match
Pumping Iron
“Mind and body.”
7.2 / 10• 1977• 1h 26m•PG• English
Documentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Self
Lead
Lou Ferrigno
Self
MK
Mike Katz
Self
SN
Serge Nubret
Self
Franco Columbu
Self
EC
Ed Corney
Self
KW
Ken Waller
Self
RR
Robbie Robinson
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Robert Fiore's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Pumping Iron is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
