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Pumping Iron

1977 · 86 min

A lively, funny, and surprisingly human look at extreme dedication, rivalry, and showmanship in a niche world.

Directed by: Robert Fiore, George Butler
Genres: Documentary
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Mike Katz

Tagline: Mind and body.
Overview: 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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Directed by: Robert Fiore, George Butler
Genres: Documentary
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Mike Katz

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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: ambition
obsession
identity
friendship
betrayal
Places: workplace
big city
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Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: true story
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild

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Humour	5
Realism	9
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Complexity	3
Emotional weight	4

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Genres: documentary
Directed by: Robert Fiore, George Butler
Written by: George Butler, Charles Gaines
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Mike Katz, Serge Nubret, Franco Columbu, Ed Corney, Ken Waller, Robbie Robinson
Cinematography: Robert Fiore
Runtime: 86 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English, French, German

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