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Pumping Iron is the classic documentary about the sport of body building and follows Arnold Schwarzenegger as he competes for the title of Mr. Olympia.Nevertheless, these situations remain the documentary’s greatest assist, I believe. As much as you may love bodybuilding and Pumping Iron, it’s hard to see how enjoyable it would be without Schwarzenegger. This documentary allows him to play up to the camera. In a crowd full of grey characters he provides the only colourful palette.Pumping Iron is a 1977 American docudrama about the world of professional bodybuilding, with a focus on the 1975 IFBB Mr. Universe and 1975 Mr. Olympia compe.
That is the source of contention in Pumping Iron II: The Women written by George Butler and Charles Gaines, who were also behind the 1977 film on men's bodybuilding which made Arnold Schwarzenegger a star. In this quasi-documentary, they follow four of the main contestants through training and their participation in the 1983 contest at Caesars.Pumping Iron is as satisfying as having sex with a woman and reaching orgasm, says Arnold Schwarzenegger in this fascinating 1977 documentary. Full Review. Top Critic. Richard Schickel TIME.
George Butler is a director and producer. He has created acclaimed documentary features as well as giant screen films including Pumping Iron, The Endurance, Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry and Roving Mars. Butler's films have screened at over 30 international film festivals and won honors ranging from National Board of Review Best.
