Pumping Iron
“Mind and body.”
1977•PG•1h 26m•7.2•Released
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.
Director
George Butler
Writer
George Butler, Charles Gaines
Budget
$1M
Languages
English, French, German
Studio
White Mountain Films
Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Self
Lou Ferrigno
Self
Mike Katz
Self
Serge Nubret
Self
Franco Columbu
Self
Ed Corney
Self
Ken Waller
Self
Robbie Robinson
Self
Marianne Claire
Self
Roger Callard
Self
Bud Cort
Self
Jimmy Williams
Self
Joe Weider
Self
Paul Grant
Self
John Isaacs
Self
Production
Company
White Mountain Films
Company
Rollie Robinson
Producer
Jerome Gary
Producer
George Butler
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