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Pumping Iron

1977·Movie·PG·86 min·7.1(530)

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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SpainFilmin, PlexApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
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About Pumping Iron

Pumping Iron is a 1977 English-language documentary film directed by George Butler and Robert Fiore. The cast is led by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Mike Katz. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.

Pumping Iron was produced by White Mountain Films and Rollie Robinson and made in United States of America. It was released on January 18, 1977, and carries a PG certification.

Director
George Butler, Robert Fiore
Writers
George Butler, Charles Gaines
Release date
January 18, 1977
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$1 million
Production
White Mountain Films, Rollie Robinson
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Pumping Iron cast & crew

Pumping Iron was directed by George Butler and Robert Fiore and written by George Butler and Charles Gaines.

The cast features Arnold Schwarzenegger as Self, Lou Ferrigno as Self, Mike Katz as Self, Serge Nubret as Self, Franco Columbu as Self, and Ed Corney as Self.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Robert Fiore and it was produced by Jerome Gary and George Butler.

Is Pumping Iron worth watching?

Pumping Iron holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 530 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.

At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy documentary, Pumping Iron is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Pumping Iron

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Cast of Pumping Iron

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Self

Lou Ferrigno

Lou Ferrigno

Self

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Mike Katz

Self

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Serge Nubret

Self

Franco Columbu

Franco Columbu

Self

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Ed Corney

Self

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Ken Waller

Self

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Robbie Robinson

Self

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Marianne Claire

Self

Roger Callard

Roger Callard

Self

Bud Cort

Bud Cort

Self

Jimmy Williams

Jimmy Williams

Self

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Pumping Iron — FAQs

Where can I watch Pumping Iron in United States?

Pumping Iron is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.

Is Pumping Iron on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Pumping Iron is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Pumping Iron in?

Pumping Iron is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Pumping Iron?

Pumping Iron runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).

What is Pumping Iron rated?

Pumping Iron is rated PG. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 530 ratings.

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