Pumping Iron

1977 docudrama about the world of bodybuilding directed by George Butler
Movie film Q911699
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Pumping Iron

Summary

Pumping Iron is a film[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Pumping Iron's instance of is recorded as film[3].
  • Pumping Iron was directed by George Butler[4].
  • George Butler wrote the screenplay for Pumping Iron[5].
  • Charles Gaines wrote the screenplay for Pumping Iron[6].
  • Pumping Iron's composer is recorded as Michael Small[7].
  • Pumping Iron's genre is documentary film[8].
  • Pumping Iron's genre is sport film[9].
  • Pumping Iron was followed by Pumping Iron II: The Women[10].
  • A cast member of Pumping Iron was Arnold Schwarzenegger[11].
  • A cast member of Pumping Iron was Lou Ferrigno[12].
  • A cast member of Pumping Iron was Franco Columbu[13].
  • A cast member of Pumping Iron was Serge Nubret[14].
  • A cast member of Pumping Iron was Mike Katz[15].
  • A cast member of Pumping Iron was Roger Callard[16].
  • Pumping Iron was produced by George Butler[17].
  • The original language of Pumping Iron was English[18].
  • Pumping Iron was distributed by video on demand[19].
  • Pumping Iron's review score is recorded as 7/10[20].
  • Pumping Iron's review score is recorded as 92%[21].
  • Pumping Iron's review score is recorded as 72/100[22].
  • Pumping Iron's color is recorded as color[23].
  • Pumping Iron's country of origin is recorded as United States[24].
  • Pumping Iron was released on January 18, 1977[25].
  • Pumping Iron's distributed by is recorded as Netflix[26].
  • Pumping Iron's distributed by is recorded as Fandango at Home[27].

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Authorship and Creation

Pumping Iron was produced by George Butler[17]. It was directed by George Butler[4]. Screenwriters include George Butler[5] and Charles Gaines[6]. Cast members include Arnold Schwarzenegger[11], Lou Ferrigno[12], Franco Columbu[13], Serge Nubret[14], Mike Katz[15], and Roger Callard[16].

Publication

Pumping Iron was released on January 18, 1977[25]. The original language of it was English[18]. Genres include documentary film[8] and sport film[9]. It was distributed by video on demand[19].

Reception

Reviews include 7/10[20], 92%[21], and 72/100[22].

Adaptations and Inspiration

Pumping Iron was followed by Pumping Iron II: The Women[10].

Why It Matters

Pumping Iron has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Yirba · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Publication date +1977-01-18T00:00:00Z
    Screenwriter George Butler, Charles Gaines
    Duration {'unit': 'Q7727', 'amount': '+85'}
    Narrator Charles Gaines
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