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Pumping Iron II: The Women

Pumping Iron II: The Women

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

Part of Pumping Iron Collection

1985•1h 47m•7.2/10
Documentary

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7.2/10(10)

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.

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Production

Cinecom Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Rachel McLish

Rachel McLish

Self

Cory Everson

Cory Everson

Self

Gladys Portugues

Gladys Portugues

Self

Lori Birdsong

Self

Bev Francis

Self

Carla Dunlap

Self

Steve Michalik

Self

Steven Mark

Self

Randy Rice

Self

Kris Alexander

Self

Sherry Atton

Self

Lori Bowen Rice

Self

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