14 movies you must see if you're a fan of muscle building
If you love the bodybuilding, watch some movies that would be suitable for those who want to build their muscles, and among those films:
1- Stand Tall 1997 ‧ Documentary ‧ 1h 24m, Filmmaker Mark Nalley chronicles Lou Ferrigno's return to competitive body-building after 19 years. Cast: Lou Ferrigno, Arnold Schwarzenegger. | Directed by Mark Nalley 2- Stay Hungry 1976 ‧ Comedy-drama/Sport ‧ 1h 42m, A dishonest businessman asks to help him buy a gym, which will be demolished. But after spending time with weightlifter Joe Santo and gym worker Mary Tate Farnsworth, Craig wants out of the deal. The property negotiations turn ugly, causing a brawl at the gym and a spectacle at a big bodybuilding meet. Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sally Field. | Directed by Bob Rafelson 3- The Perfect Physique 2015 - 1h 48min | Documentary, Sport | To acquire the best physiques in the world takes relentless desire, fierce drive and unwavering discipline. The struggle is real. Cast: Jeremy Buendia, Matt Christianer, Sadik Hadzovic | Directed by Kandice King. 4- The Bodybuilder and I 2007 ‧ Documentary ‧ 1h 32m, is a feature-length documentary film , taking viewers on a journey into the subculture of geriatric bodybuilding as the filmmaker tries to reconnect with his father. Cast: Bill Friedman | Directed and Written by Bryan Friedman. 5- Pain & Gain 2013 ‧ Crime film/Drama ‧ 2h 9m, Pain & Gain is a 2013 American biographical crime comedy-drama film, A trio of bodybuilders in Florida get caught up in an extortion ring and a kidnapping. Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson, and Anthony Mackie, | Directed by Michael Bay. 6- Pumping Iron 1977 ‧ Sport/Indie film ‧ 1h 25m, This partly real and partly scripted film documents the golden age of bodybuilding that occurred in the 1970s. It depicts two major competitions: Mr. Universe, which is for amateur participants, and Mr. Olympia, which is for pros. Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Franco Columbu, Mike Katz, Ken Waller, Ed Corney, Serge Nubret | Directed by Robert Fiore, George Butler Pumping Iron II: The Women 1985 ‧ Documentary ‧ 1h 47m, Judges and bodybuilders, try to define femininity at the 1983 world championship, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. Cast: Rachel McLish, Bev Francis, Steve Michalik | Directed by George Butler. 7- CT Fletcher: My Magnificent Obsession 2015 ‧ Sport/Drama ‧ 1h 41m, C.T. Fletcher shows you his story, and what he's all about. Cast: C.T. Fletcher, Stephen Adele, Steve Austin, | Directed by Vlad Yudin. 8- The Comeback 1980 ‧ Documentary, The Comeback is a 1980 documentary film. It follows Schwarzenegger as he returns from professional bodybuilding competitions in order to participate . Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger | Directed by Kit Laughlin. 9- Hercules in New York 1970 ‧ Fantasy/Action ‧ 1h 31m, Banished Hercules (Arnold Schwarzenegger) catches an escaped bear, cruises Broadway and wrestles professionally. Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger | Directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman. 10- The Hustler of Muscle Beach 1980 ‧ Drama/Comedy ‧ 1h 40m, A New Yorker promotes a muscleman contest in the bodybuilding mecca of Venice, Calif. Cast: Richard Hatch | Directed by Jonathan Kaplan. 11- Generation Iron 2013 ‧ Drama/Sports ‧ 1h 46m, Phil Heath, Kai Greene, Branch Warren and other top bodybuilders train and compete for the coveted title of Mr. Olympia. | Directed by Vlad Yudin. 12- Hercules 1958 ‧ Fantasy/Romance ‧ 1h 47m, "Hercules" saves Princess "Iole", He is tasked with training her irresponsible brother, "Iphitus", to assume their father's place as king. Hercules falls for the beautiful Iole, but must perform a series of grueling tasks when Iphitus is killed in a tragic accident. When the mysterious "Jason" appears and claims to be the rightful king, Hercules and the Argonauts set sail for the legendary Golden Fleece. Cast: Steve Reeves, Sylva Koscina, Mimmo Palmara, Fabrizio Mioni, | Directed by Pietro Francisci. 13- Bigger, Stronger, Faster 2008 ‧ Sport/Indie film ‧ 1h 46m, This documentary presents the pervasive use of steroids in sports as an indication of the American obsession with winning at all costs. The Bell brothers. Cast: Chris Bell, Mike Bell, Mark Bell | Directed by Christopher Bell