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Arnold Schwarzenegger works the CHICKS, the crowds, plots strategies for defeating multiple opponents, shares his parents’ values with the press, and inspires legions of admirers with his resolute optimism about the future. And all of this long before he decided to run for governor of California, in 1977’s hit documentary, Pumping Iron. Larger than life, though not necessarily larger than his rivals for the Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia bodybuilding titles (especially a young Lou Ferrigno, hot on Arnold’s competitive trail but much less interesting), Schwarzenegger still comes across, at age 28, as a consummate politician, smart, likable, and crafty about exploiting others’ psychological weaknesses. The film still feels redundant (there’s only so much beefcake the human eye will tolerate), but the emotional dramas–the unrewarded hard work, the unanswered hopes–are compelling. Complete with a revealing 2003 interview with Schwarzenegger and a reunion of the film’s bodybuilders and director.Product DescriptionIn 1977, an independent documentary movie shone a light on the world of bodybuilding, becoming a huge box office hit and creating an international sensation. It launched one man’s multi-million dollar career and changed the world of bodybuilding and physical exercise forever: PUMPING IRON. Starring five-time Mr. Olympia, Arnold Schwarzenegger, the movie followed the 28-year old bodybuilder as he competed for his 6th title.Features of 25th ANNIVERSARY EDITION Subtitles: French, Spanish, English Digitally Remastered “Making Of” Featurette Interviews Interactive Menus Scene Selection Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital Technical InfoRelease Information Studio: HBO Release Date: 12/12/2006 Running Time: 85 minutes Original Release Date: 1977 Number of Discs: 1Audio & Video Original Language: English Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English Video: ColorCast & Crew Lou Ferrigno Arnold Schwarzenegger Franco Columbo George Butler – Producer Memorable Quotes”The good bodybuilders have the same mind…that a sculptor has. If you analyze it, you look in the mirror and you say, okay, I need a bit more deltoids…so that the proportion’s right, and…you exercise and put those deltoids on, whereas an artist would just slap on some clay on each side.”—-Arnold Schwarzenegger”Boy, that’s fantastic. Fantastic. Imagine how he must feel. Incredible.”—-Bodybuilder Mike Katz, learning that his rival has won the Mr. Universe competition”I always felt my place was in America, and when I was ten years old I only dreamed of coming to America and being the greatest and being different from anybody else.”—-Schwarzenegger”You know Louis, you look like something Michelangelo carved out.”—-Matty Ferrigno to his son”Ive thrown up many times working out, but it’s all worth it.”—-Schwarzenegger