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MOVIE • 2002

Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron'

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A documentary on the making of "Pumping Iron" to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Aired on Cinemax.

TMDB ★ 3.5/5Votes: 23

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Top Cast

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Self

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Mike Katz

Self - Mr. World 1973

Lou Ferrigno

Self - Mr. Universe 1974

Franco Columbu

Self - Mr. Olympia 1981

George Butler

Self - Director

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Joe Weider

Self - Bodybuilding Publisher

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Bill Grant

Self - Mr. America 1971

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Ken Waller

Self - Mr. Universe 1975

Reg Park

Self - Friend and mentor

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Ed Corney

Self

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Matty Ferrigno

Self (archive footage)

Liev Schreiber

Self - Narrator (voice)

Sylvester Stallone

Self

Bud Cort

Self (archive footage)

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Theatrical release date: January 1, 2002

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

January 1, 2002

Runtime

75 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

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