Cinematography:
Robert FioreComposer:
Michael SmallCast:
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Mike Katz, Frank Zane, Ken Waller, Franco Columbu, Serge Nubret, Bud Cort, Charles Gaines (narrator)VOD (1)
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In 1977, an independent documentary movie shone a light on the world of bodybuilding, becoming a huge box office hit and creating an international sensation. It launched one man's multi-million dollar career and changed the world of bodybuilding and physical exercise forever: PUMPING IRON. Starring five-time Mr. Olympia, Arnold Schwarzenegger, the movie followed the 28-year old bodybuilder as he competed for his 6th title. (official distributor synopsis)
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Arnold's tactics are downright evil. An entertaining look at the world of bodybuilding that goes by nicely and you kind of understand why.
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Arnold is simply one of a kind, just like this documentary. I'm not a bodybuilding fan by any means, but I found this intriguing and appealing. 95%
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Another excellent documentary I've seen recently. It's not as powerful as, say, a documentary about Kurt Cobain, or rather not as innovative in terms of form, but it's still an excellent look behind the scenes of the Mr. Olympia competition, which Arnold Schwarzenegger again took part in 1975. But it's not just about him, which is what I like about the documentary. Lou Ferrigno and Franco Columbu also get plenty of space.
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