# Pumping Iron (1977)

> A witty, part-scripted sports documentary turns 1975 bodybuilding rivalries into a vivid portrait of ambition, performance, and the making of a celebrity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2974

## Facts

- Runtime: 86 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: George Butler, Robert Fiore
- Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Mike Katz, Serge Nubret, Franco Columbu, Ed Corney, Ken Waller, Robbie Robinson
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076578/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, insightful, buoyant, sports movie night, fitness inspiration

## Synopsis

Witness the intense world of bodybuilding as competitors push their limits for glory.

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