Pumping Iron (1977)

1977 · 86 min · Documentary

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.

Directed by George Butler and Robert Fiore. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Mike Katz, Serge Nubret and Franco Columbu.

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