Pumping Iron II: The Women

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

1985 1h 47m EN

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 11

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Synopsis

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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 super-muscular Bev Francis, Rachel's toughest competition; and newcomers Lori Bowen and Carla Dunlap.

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

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Cast

Rachel McLish
Self
Cory Everson
Self
Gladys Portugues
Self
Lori Birdsong
Self
Bev Francis
Self
Carla Dunlap
Self
Steve Michalik
Self
Steven Mark
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: George Butler
Writers: George Butler
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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41 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "Pumping Iron Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by George Butler, shot by Dyanna Taylor. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by David McHugh. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Paul Barnes shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Rachel McLish and Cory Everson and Gladys Portugues carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A Story of Strength, Desire, Courage... and a New Definition of Woman.".

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The take

George Butler directs. Dyanna Taylor behind the camera. David McHugh scores. Paul Barnes cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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141 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Part of the "Pumping Iron Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by George Butler, shot by Dyanna Taylor. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by David McHugh. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Paul Barnes shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Rachel McLish and Cory Everson and Gladys Portugues carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "A Story of Strength, Desire, Courage... and a New Definition of Woman.".
9IMDB entry: tt0089852 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 11 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.