Pumping Iron

1h 26m · 1977 · Directed by Robert Fiore · 3.8 / 5 on Letterboxd

Pumping Iron (1977) runs 1h 26m, directed by Robert Fiore. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Documentary

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