Pumping Iron: The 25th Anniversary

UPC: 026359166624

Studio: HBO Home Video

MPAA Rating: PG   Contains:[Adult Language]

Summary: Arnold Schwarzenegger gained his first real notoriety outside body-building circles with this documentary about a group of men training for the Mr. Olympia contest. 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 the same year) when this was shot. Here he displays an easy charm and wicked sense of humor as he plays mind games with his competitors and explains how getting pumped up for competition always reminded him of sex (which might explain why he seems so cheerful). And what is Arnold smoking in his dressing room after the contest? Future Incredible Hulk Lou Ferrigno is also on hand, and his fierce determination as he goes through a brutal weight lifting regimen shouting "Arnold! Arnold!" speaks both to his own desire to win and how strong a presence Schwarzenegger was in body-building at the time. You don't have to be a body building fan to enjoy Pumping Iron, though Arnold is the one contestant who shows obvious star quality. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Category: Sports & Recreati

Features: "Iron and Beyond": Explores Pumping Iron's impact on the fitness industry and Hollywood's idea of the action hero -- not to mention Arnold's own movie career
"Raw Iron: The Making of Pumping Iron": Includes exclusive outtakes and an interview reunion with the original Pumping Iron bodybuilders and director
"Iron Insights": A 2003 in-depth Interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger, in which he finally gives surprising answers to the controversial questions he's frequently asked about the film
Video bio of Arnold Schwarzenegger: A comprehensive biography with exclusive photo gallery

Pumping Iron: The 25th Anniversary

Format: Digital Video Disc (DVD)

Release Date: 11/11/2003

Audio: DD2 Dolby Digital Stereo, DD5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1

Runtime: 85 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English

Subtitles: English,French,Spanish

Chapters: Side #1 --
1. Graceful Moves
2. Sculptor of Flesh
3. The Pump
4. Amateur Circuit
5. World Championship
6. The Formative Years
7. Training in the Shadows
8. Keeping on Top
9. Beyond the Pain
10. The Italian Way
11. Winning Mindset
12. Tricking the Opponent
13. Pre-Judging
14. The Finals
15. Mr. Olympia
16. After the Show

Cast and Crew: Victoria Ferrigno  Actor 
Roger Callard  Actor 
George Butler  Director 
George Butler  Producer 
George Butler  Screenwriter 
Jerome Gary  Producer 
Michael Small  Composer (Music Score) 
Robert Fiore  Director 
Arnold Schwarzenegger  Actor 
Lou Ferrigno  Actor 
Matty Ferrigno  Actor 
Franco Columbu  Actor 
Mike Katz  Actor 
Serge Nubret  Actor 

Country: USA