The movie pumping iron is about the journey towards the 1975 mr. Austrianamerican actor, author, politician and former professional bodybuilder arnold schwarzenegger has appeared in over 30 films, and has also ventured into directing and producing. Arnold takes the audience behind the curtain and into the gym to show. Arnold schwarzenegger began pumping iron back in the 1960s, and the terminator star is still in incredible shape today at 72. It launched one mans multimillion dollar career and changed the world of bodybuilding and physical exercise forever. And all of this long before he decided to run for governor of california, in. The best of arnold schwarzeneggar pumping iron youtube. This special edition also contains a 2003 interview with arnold, which is interesting. Olympia arnold schwarzenegger, as he competes for his 6th world title, facing off against fellow bodybuilders including the future tvs incredible hulk. He was wounded in the battle of stalingrad, but was discharged in 1943 following a bout of malaria.
Pumping iron is the classic documentary about the sport of body building and follows arnold schwarzenegger as he competes for the title of mr. At 28 years old, he stood at 62, weighed 240lbs and was a sixtime mr olympia winner. This documentary helps viewers get up, close and personal with arnold schwarzenegger. Pumping iron 1977 directed by george butler, robert. The most alpha of males, arnold sashays through the documentary. Pumping iron is a 1977 docudrama about the world of bodybuilding, focusing on the 1975 ifbb mr. The pumping iron movie is probably the bestknown bodybuilding movie out there. Olympia, arnold schwarzenegger, the movie followed the 28year old bodybuilder as he competed for his 6th title. From golds gym in venice beach california to the showdown in pretoria, amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 mr. So its no surprise that hes a walking encyclopedia of topshelf. The best arnold schwarzenegger quotes from pumping iron. Inspired by a book of the same name by charles gaines and george butler, the film nominally focuses on the competition between arnold schwarzenegger and one of his primary competitors for the title of mr. The mesmerizing pumping iron 1977 covering the 1975 mr olympia contest in south africa has since gone on to become one of the key sports documentaries of the 20th century, plus arnold landed other acting roles in the comedy the villain 1979 opposite kirk douglas, and he portrayed mickey hargitay in the well received tv movie the jayne.
Met arnold schwarzenegger, lou ferrigno en mike katz. Arnold schwarzenegger and lou ferrigno face off in a noholdsbarred competition for the title of mr. The movie and the sport fetishize mens shaved and oiled muscular bodies, and they are fully on display here, head to toe. And all of this long before he decided to run for governor of california, in 1977s hit documentary, pumping iron. The film focuses on arnold schwarzenegger and his competitors, lou ferrigno and franco columbu. Clip from pumping iron where arnold schwarzenegger talks about pumping iron is like cumming etc. Pumping iron is a 1977 american docudrama about the world of professional bodybuilding, with a focus on the 1975 ifbb mr. Arnold schwarzenegger poses during the 38th annual cannes film festival, where pumping iron was being presented on may 19, 1977. Hollywood rivals sylvester stallone vs arnold schwarzenegger. Universe contests in this partscripted, partdocumentary film. It was based on the book of the same name by charles gaines and george butler simon and schuster, 1974. Directed by george butler and robert fiore and edited by geof bartz and larry silk, it is inspired by a book of the same name by butler and charles gaines, and nominally centers on the competition between arnold schwarzenegger and one of his primary competitors for the title of mr.
Arnold schwarzenegger has won more bodybuilding titles than anyone else in the world, including seven mr. For his first film role, he was credited as arnold strong, but. With arnold schwarzenegger, lou ferrigno, matty ferrigno, victoria ferrigno. Arnold schwarzenegger 2018 the speech that broke the internet most inspiring ever duration. Okay so maybe that is a bit dramatic but i want to quickly get the point across that lifting weights could stop you from getting diabetes later in life 1. A small independent documentary shone a light on the world of professional bodybuilding, becoming a huge critical and commercial success. Exclusive, rarely seen photos and stories of the film that built arnold schwarzenegger. Pumping iron is a 1977 american docudrama about the world of professional bodybuilding. Pumping iron is a 1977 documentary film about the runup to the 1975 mr.
Acknowledged third party content, owners have all rights. Exclusive pumping iron documentary arnold schwarzenegger. Exclusive, rarely seen photos and stories of the film that built arnold schwarzenegger celebrate the 40th anniversary of the musclebound. His father was the local chief of police and had served in world war ii as a hauptfeldwebel after voluntarily joining the nazi party in 1938. Olympia in this criticallyacclaimed film that made schwarzenegger a household name. Stallone admits violent hatred for schwarzenegger during.
Basically a documentary about the world of bodybuilding circa 1975, pumping iron focuses on arnold schwarzeneggers last effort at attaining the mr. Arnold schwarzenegger encouraged the director of pumping iron, the documentary that launched him in hollywood 25 years ago, to rerelease it unedited including a marijuanasmoking scene. Arnold schwarzenegger reveals workout routine, protein. Ondanks deze tekortkomingen is pumping iron absoluut een interessante film voor. This is a really enjoyable documentary film starring arnold schwarzenegger. Olympia 1975 arnold schwarzenegger the pumping iron scandal bodybuilding world. He began his acting career primarily with small roles in film and television starting in 1969. Exclusive, rarely seen photos and stories of the film that built arnold schwarzenegger celebrate the 40th anniversary of the musclebound docudrama that started it all. In addition to offering an enlightening early look into the world of future starpolitician arnold schwarzenegger, pumping iron provides a witty and insightful. Sep 5, 2019 its about the austrian oak, the legend, the amazing arnold schwarzenegger. Documentaire sport film geregisseerd door george butler en robert fiore.
Pumping iron life of arnold schwarzenegger 1977 the. The movie follows stars like lou ferrigno and arnold schwarzenegger pumping iron day in, day out, as they try to win the title as we follow their insane workout routines, we also get to know them on a more personal level, explaining us how they got into. Schwarzenegger was best known for the 1977 docudrama pumping iron, but did not really become a wellknown action star until 1981s classic fantasy conan the barbarian. Olympia arnold schwarzenegger, the movie followed the. He has also won international fame as a movie superstar. Arnold schwarzenegger works the crowds, plots strategies for defeating multiple opponents, shares his parents values with the press, and inspires legions of admirers with his resolute optimism about the future. Pumping iron 1977 arnold was a star long before pumping iron. The documentary was codirected by robert fiore and george butler. Pumping iron arnold schwarzenegger works the crowds, plots strategies for defeating multiple opponents, shares his parents values with the press, and inspires legions of admirers with his resolute optimism about the future. Its hard to put into words what it meant to me to work with this legend who i grew up watching in westerns in our little theater in austria. In 1977, an independent documentary movie shone a light on the world of.
The 72yearold action legend has been living on a meat and dairyfree diet for the past three years, only. Arnold schwarzenegger has claimed hes not the guy we. This film was shot when he was training for his sixth victory in the. I have loved pumping iron ever since it came out in the 70s. This time hes promoting electric cars in partnership with california nonprofit veloz. Arnold schwarzenegger, louis ferrigno, matty ferrigno, victoria ferrigno en mike katz. Go undercover with arnold as he highlights the benefits of going electric. The film then switches focus to the rivalry between arnold schwarzenegger and lou ferrigno, professional bodybuilders competing for the title of mr. Some highlights from the famous movie pumping iron. Pumping iron in 1977, an independent documentary movie shone a light on the world of bodybuilding, becoming a huge box office hit and creating an international sensation. In comparison with the famous pumping iron of 30 years ago which featured a funny and watchable star, schwarzenegger, generation iron leaves you feeling generally less cheerful about this tough sport. Pumping iron is a documentary focused around arnold schwarzenegger and his quest for a sixth consecutive mr. Pump iron now and save your foot from getting cut off later. Parents need to know that the 1977 documentary pumping iron was many americans first introduction to the competitive bodybuilding world and to one of its most famous and awarded practitioners, arnold schwarzenegger.
The film has a certain 70s charm and should prove entertaining to anyone interested in bodybuilding or the history of arnold schwarzenegger. The best of arnold schwarzeneggar pumping iron duration. Say what you will about arnold hes always spoken his mind, whether people can handle it or not. With stars like arnold schwarzenegger, mike katz, and lou ferrigno. The sport of bodybuilding has moved on a lot since then but pumping iron stands out as a seminal work on the subject. See more ideas about arnold schwarzenegger, bodybuilding and arnold schwarzenegger bodybuilding. While the film will always be best known for helping to introduce arnold schwarzenegger to movie audiences, theres a lot more to pumping iron. Arnold schwarzenegger 2018 the speech that broke the internet.
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