Arnold schwarzenegger is the bodybuilding idol, famous actor, and motivational superstar for millions of people in the world. Jun 24, 2019 for arnold schwarzenegger, the journey from smalltown austria to megacelebrity has involved numerous stages recordbreaking bodybuilder, charmer of pumping iron, action movie star, and governor of california. And all of this long before he decided to run for governor of california, in 1977s hit documentary, pumping iron. Directed by george butler, robert fiore pumping iron is a 1977 documentary film about the runup to the 1975 mr. 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. From golds gym in brooklyn to the showdown in pretoria, amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 mr. My favorite pumping iron movie quotes and arnold quotes including the pumping iron cumming quote. Arnold had already won the title six times before, and was training for his seventh victory before retiring to fully pursue his acting career which began to catch fire with his likable turn in stay hungry, released.
Jan 24, 2012 some highlights from the famous movie pumping iron. The movie follows stars like lou ferrigno and arnold schwarzenegger pumping iron day in, day out, as they try to win the title. Pumping iron script transcript from the screenplay and. Pumping iron 1977 full movie new daily motion video. Pumping iron may have been the first bodybuilding movie. With an almost unpronounceable surname and a thick austrian accent, who would have ever believed that a brash, quick talking bodybuilder from a small european village would become one of hollywoods biggest stars, marry into the prestigious kennedy family, amass a fortune via shrewd investments and one day be the governor of. Arnold schwarzenegger, lou ferrigno, matty ferrigno. I was just always impressed by people who could be remembered for hundreds of years, or even, like jesus, be for. The film then switches focus to the rivalry between arnold schwarzenegger and lou ferrigno, professional bodybuilders competing for the title of mr.
Arnold alois schwarzenegger was born on july 30, 1947 in thal, styria, the second son of aurelia nee jadrny. See more ideas about pumping iron, bodybuilding and arnold schwarzenegger. It is a nice poster though and ads motivation to my weight room. 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. Any fan of sports can find something in the movie about which to be impressed. I know the pumping iron movie and book highlighted arnold but it was nice back then and is nice now to see ed corney honored this way. May 30, 2019 the movie pumping iron is about the journey towards the 1975 mr. Olympia arnold schwarzenegger, the movie followed the 28year old. It is a movie for those who are interested in competition, motivation, effort and, of course, victory. With arnold schwarzenegger, lou ferrigno, matty ferrigno, victoria ferrigno.
Pumping iron publicity still of arnold schwarzenegger. The film has a certain 70s charm and should prove entertaining to anyone interested in bodybuilding or the history of arnold schwarzenegger. I know, i know, i still need to get the cast names in there and ill be eternally tweaking it, so if you have any corrections, feel free to drop me a line. Olympia arnold schwarzenegger, the movie followed the 28year old bodybuilder as. Dec 31, 2012 the best of arnold schwarzeneggar pumping iron duration. 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. Starring alongside arnold were a few other big names within bodybuilding. Sardinian franco columbu competes in the lightweight class.
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. He was wounded in the battle of stalingrad, but was discharged in 1943. Olympia in this criticallyacclaimed film that made schwarzenegger a household name. Arnold schwarzenegger quotes from pumping iron i was always dreaming about very powerful people, dictators and things like that. Arnold schwarzenegger has claimed hes not the guy we read about in the tabloids, but his 1977 bodybuilding. Arnold schwarzenegger this speech broke the internet and most inspiring. In addition, and very importantly imho, you do not come away from this work with the view that arnold schwarzenegger was a natural anything. With an almost unpronounceable surname and a thick austrian accent, who would have ever believed that a brash, quick talking bodybuilder from a small european village would become one of hollywoods biggest stars, marry into the prestigious kennedy family, amass a fortune via shrewd investments and one day be the governor of california. Arnold alois schwarzenegger born july 30, 1947 in thal, styria, austria is an austrianborn american bodybuilder turned businessman note turned actor he became a naturalized u. Arnold schwarzenegger never before seen outtakes from pumping. 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. George butler, jonathan mostow and robert fiore pumping iron 25th anniversary spe movie. A small independent documentary shone a light on the world of professional bodybuilding, becoming a huge critical and commercial success.
Nov 10, 2014 it launched one mans multimillion dollar career and changed the world of bodybuilding and physical exercise forever. Jan 29, 2020 beyond pumping iron over 40 years later, bodybuilding fans still remember the celebrated rivalry between arnold schwarzenegger and lou ferrigno. Olympia, arnold schwarzenegger, the movie followed the 28year old bodybuilder as he competed for his 6th title. Arnold schwarzenegger and lou ferrigno face off in a noholdsbarred competition for the title of mr. Full arnold schwarzenegger bodybuilding movie pumping iron. Pumping iron is a 1977 documentary film about the runup to the 1975 mr. Arnold had already won the title five times before, and was training for his sixth victory before retiring to fully pursue his acting career which began to catch fire with his. This special edition also contains a 2003 interview with arnold, which is interesting.
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The best of arnold schwarzeneggar pumping iron youtube. Arnold schwarzenegger, nick stahl, kristanna loken, et al. The best arnold schwarzenegger quotes from pumping iron. Nov 18, 2015 pumping iron 1977 full movie new daily motion. Pumping iron is a 1977 american docudrama about the world of professional bodybuilding, with a focus on the 1975 ifbb mr.
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While the film will always be best known for helping to introduce arnold schwarzenegger to movie audiences, theres a lot more to pumping iron. The best of arnold schwarzeneggar pumping iron duration. It definitely started a muscle building craze and boosted fitness magazine. For arnold schwarzenegger, the journey from smalltown austria to megacelebrity has involved numerous stages recordbreaking bodybuilder, charmer of pumping iron, action movie star, and governor of california. The movie pumping iron is the most famous movie about bodybuilding and is now a cult classic. Much to the chagrin of his father, at age fourteen, he found his love for lifting weights and body sculpting. Pumping iron is a docurmentary sport film about the world of bodybuilding from golds gym in venice beach california to the showdown in pretoria, amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 mr.
The sport of bodybuilding has moved on a lot since then but pumping iron stands out as a seminal work on the subject. Beyond pumping iron over 40 years later, bodybuilding fans still remember the celebrated rivalry between arnold schwarzenegger and lou ferrigno. This image may contain human person shorts clothing apparel back vehicle. 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 script transcript from the screenplay andor. With arnold schwarzenegger, mike katz, lou ferrigno, franco columbu. Fivetime champion arnold schwarzenegger defends his mr. Arnold and franco still training together arnold schwarzenegger never before seen outtakes from pumping iron movie dolph lundgren ivan drago weight training for rocky iv. Olympia arnold schwarzenegger, the movie followed the. A documentary on the making of pumping iron to celebrate its 25th anniversary. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of pumping iron.
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. The film focuses on arnold schwarzenegger and his competitors, lou ferrigno and franco columbu. He has played a role in the variety of movies from hercules in new york 1969 to why we are killing gunther tba gunther. Pumping iron is a 1977 american docudrama about the world of professional bodybuilding. Search, discover and share your favorite pumping iron gifs. Nov 15, 2002 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. You dont have to be a body building fan to enjoy pumping iron, though arnold is the one contestant who shows obvious star quality. Olympia title against serge nubret and the shy young deaf lou ferrigno, whose father is his coach.
Arnold had already won the title six times before, and was training for his seventh victory before retiring to fully pursue his acting career which began to catch fire with his. Olympia in this criticallyacclaimed film that made. The documentary was codirected by robert fiore and george butler. Arnie did it thanks to a brash personality, relentless selfpromotion, and a nose for business. Pumping iron critics consensus in addition to offering an enlightening early look into the world of future starpolitician arnold schwarzenegger, pumping iron provides a witty and insightful. Ed corney is a perfect example of the golden aera bodybuilder. Pumping iron is a documentary focused around arnold schwarzenegger and his quest for a sixth consecutive mr. Olympia arnold schwarzenegger, as he competes for his 6th world title. 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. It launched one mans multimillion dollar career and changed the world of bodybuilding and physical exercise forever. Of course, arnold went on to have an incredibly successful movie career. The movie and the sport fetishize mens shaved and oiled muscular bodies, and they are fully on display here, head to toe.
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