Pumping Iron

Jan 18, 1977 | IMDB 7.1

86 min Watch Now

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.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Mike Katz, Serge Nubret, Franco Columbu, Ed Corney, Ken Waller, Robbie Robinson, Marianne Claire, Roger Callard

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