Pumping Iron II: The Women
“A Story of Strength, Desire, Courage... and a New Definition of Woman.”
PUMPING IRON II: THE WOMEN, a film that is changing the way the world views the female physique-creating "a new definition of the female form." Join four women as they prepare for the 1983 Caesars Palace World Cup Championship: the sultry and curvaceous Rachel McLish, the current champion; the super-muscular Bev Francis, Rachel's toughest competition; and newcomers Lori Bowen and Carla Dunlap.
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About Pumping Iron II: The Women
Pumping Iron II: The Women is a 1985 English-language documentary film directed by George Butler. The cast is led by Rachel McLish, Cory Everson, Gladys Portugues. It has a runtime of 1h 47m.
Pumping Iron II: The Women was produced by Cinecom Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 3, 1985, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- George Butler
- Writers
- George Butler
- Release date
- May 3, 1985
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Cinecom Pictures
Pumping Iron II: The Women cast & crew
Pumping Iron II: The Women was directed by George Butler and written by George Butler.
The cast features Rachel McLish as Self, Cory Everson as Self, Gladys Portugues as Self, Lori Birdsong as Self, Bev Francis as Self, and Carla Dunlap as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David McHugh, cinematography is by Dyanna Taylor, and it was produced by Virginia Lynch Dean and George Butler.
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At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
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Cast of Pumping Iron II: The Women
Rachel McLish
Self
Cory Everson
Self
Gladys Portugues
Self
Lori Birdsong
Self
Bev Francis
Self
Carla Dunlap
Self
Steve Michalik
Self
Steven Mark
Self
Randy Rice
Self
Kris Alexander
Self
Sherry Atton
Self
Lori Bowen Rice
Self
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Pumping Iron II: The Women — FAQs
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▸What language is Pumping Iron II: The Women in?
Pumping Iron II: The Women is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Pumping Iron II: The Women?
Pumping Iron II: The Women runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is Pumping Iron II: The Women rated?
Pumping Iron II: The Women is rated NR. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 11 ratings.
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