Pumping Iron
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
- Signature
- Craft · Tension · Drama
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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.
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Box Office & Release
- Budget
- $1M
- Opening weekend
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- Domestic gross
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- Release date
- Jan 18, 1977
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- MPAA rating
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- Language
- German, English
- Country
- United States of America
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