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Pumping Iron II: The Women (1985)

107 min  -  Documentary | Sport  -   3 May 1985 (USA)
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Director:

George Butler

Writers:

Charles Gaines (book), Charles Gaines (screenplay), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Kris Alexander, Lori Bowen and Lydia Cheng
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Cast

Credited cast:
Kris Alexander Kris Alexander
Lori Bowen Lori Bowen ...
Herself
Lydia Cheng Lydia Cheng ...
Herself
Carla Dunlap Carla Dunlap
Bev Francis Bev Francis ...
Herself
Rachel McLish Rachel McLish ...
Herself
Steve Michalik Steve Michalik
George Plimpton George Plimpton ...
Himself
Randy Rice Randy Rice ...
Himself
Clark Sanchez Clark Sanchez ...
Judge
Steve Weinberger Steve Weinberger
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"Pumping Iron," the film that turned the obscure sport of male bodybuilding into an overnight phenomenon and made Arnold Schwarzenegger a star, broke the ground. Now, experience PUMPING IRON II: THE WOMEN, a film that is changing the way the world views the female physique-creating "a new definition of the female form." Join four women as they prepare for the 1983 Caesars Palace World Cup Championship: the sultry and curvaceous Rachel McLish, the current champion; the almost manly, super-muscular Bev Francis, Rachel's toughest competition; and newcomers Lori Bowen and Carla Dunlap. Four women who have devoted their lives to the pursuit of their conception of the "perfect" female form, spending grueling hours torturing themselves on Nautilus machines and browning themselves under tanning lamps. Learn their personal struggles and public triumphs that make... Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Female Athlete | Female Bodybuilder | Sequel To Cult Favorite | Cult Favorite | Body Building  | See more »

Taglines:

A Story of Strength, Desire, Courage... and a New Definition of Woman.

Genres:

Documentary | Sport

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Kulturystki See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$628,050 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Bar Belle, Gym Tech, Pumping Iron See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Follows Pumping Iron (1977) See more »