Jul 28, 2010 but it was the man behind the camera, george butler who made pumping iron a reality and took the bodybuilding culture into the national consciousness. George tyssen butler is a britishamerican filmmaker and photographer, and a pioneer of the theatrical documentary. Inscription by george butler, photographer of this book and the original 1974 edition of pumping iron. The event was inspired and organised by charles gaines, a former weight lifter and author of the book pumping iron, a candid and indepth account of bodybuilding with photographs by george butler.
Arnold was not at all well known at this point in the usa and george butler and i had done our first magazine article ever written. Arnold schwarzenegger had been the reigning king in the world of bodybuilding since his victory over the previous consecutive winner sergio oliva in 1969. Of course, he had to have arnold schwarzenegger in film. Pumping iron 1977 pumping iron is a 1977 documentary film about the runup to the 1975 mr. Pumping iron by charles gaines and george butler 1974. Gaines and butler traveled to new york to cover the show and the eventual drama that ensued. Pumping iron 1977 directed by george butler, robert fiore.
George butler has 19 books on goodreads with 401 ratings. Inspired by a book of the same name by charles gaines and george butler, the film nominally focuses on the competition. Pumping iron by george butler, robert fiore george butler. With arnold schwarzenegger, lou ferrigno, matty ferrigno, victoria ferrigno. Most of us have seen it more times than we can even remember now, and it was far more than a documentary. As the engine that conceived, directed, and then brought the film pumping iron to theaters 25 years ago, butler has given bodybuilding. George butler the man who made pumping iron come to life. Jan 29, 2020 the pumping iron documentary takes shape. Inspired by a book of the same name by charles gaines and george butler. The art and sport of bodybuilding by charles gaines and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Pumping iron in fact starts knocking preconceptions sideways in its opening momentswith a sequence showing schwarzenegger taking ballet lessons to improve his posing style and it goes on to. It required arnold to do that and george butler and i, through the course of doing publicity for the book pumping iron, we enlisted a lot of writer friends, photographer friends, actor and actress friends, political friends, and we enlisted a lot of these people. The documentary was codirected by robert fiore and george butler. George butlerwho, alongside charles gaines, shot the 1974 book. Pumping iron by charles gaines, george butler, paperback. Ed corney, mike katz, robby robinson, leon brown, serge nubret, sergio oliva, arnold schwarzenegger, louie ferrigno, roger callard.
You dont have to be a body building fan to enjoy pumping iron, though arnold is the one contestant who shows obvious star quality. At the beginning of 1975, george was making plans on which bodybuilders to feature in his documentary. The film focuses on arnold schwarzenegger and his competitors, lou ferrigno and franco columbu. The main story follows arnolds journey to the mr olympia, which is. Pumping iron the art and sport of bodybuilding by charles gaines. It was based on the book of the same name by charles gaines and george butler simon and schuster, 1974. He has created acclaimed documentary features as well as giant screen films including pumping iron, the endurance, going upriver.
George butlerwho, alongside charles gaines, shot the 1974 book of the same namehas shared some candid, neverbeforeseen photos from schwarzeneggers pumping iron days collected in the gallery. Arnold schwarzenegger behind the scenes of pumping iron. Pumping iron contributor names george butler, robert flore director michael small composer created published usa. I was looking for permission to use some photos from dennys copy of the pumping iron book that dennys sister and brother in law, karen and gary lorenzen, graciously allowed me to borrow. I knew by the time the book came out in 1974 that arnold could carry a film. It was his unique vision that made the dream of pumping iron a reality and how he came to have that unique vision is a fascinating story. The following year would be a momentous one in the bodybuilding world. George butler and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. The art and sport of bodybuilding is a 1974 book by charles gaines and george butler who had a keen interest in the subculture of bodybuilding during the time that has come to be known as the the golden age of bodybuilding, a time when mass and size were less important than symmetry and definition of the. Pumping iron, revised and updated charles gaines, george butler on. Jul 19, 2017 pumping iron 1977 pumping iron is a 1977 documentary film about the runup to the 1975 mr.
Jun 16, 2017 george butlerwho, alongside charles gaines, shot the 1974 book of the same namehas shared some candid, neverbeforeseen photos from schwarzeneggers pumping iron days collected in the. Despite the publics lack of knowledge about bodybuilding, pumping iron was a resounding success based on the fascinating photographs from butler and the superb writing of gaines. George butler doesnt have any movies playing in theaters. Far superior to the cheesybutgroundbreaking documentary that butler made with schwarzenegger a few years later. Thanks to the heroic efforts of george butler and charles gaines, the book and movie pumping iron helped the sport of bodybuilding gain respect and popularity among the masses and began the physical fitness movement in this country and around the world that is so much apparent today. The women in 1985, a documentary about the world of female bodybuilding. After an incredibly difficult saga, a movie called pumping iron launched arnold schwarzenegger, put bodybuilding and the gym business on the map and became a classic film. With the exception of the brothers weider, few people have had as much of an influence on the popularization of bodybuilding. Books by george butler author of arnold schwarzenegger. The concept of pumping iron, based on butler s and charles gaines book of the same title, was to show the hard work, dedication, and focus that amateur and professional bodybuilders pour into the sport. A 1972 photo assignment for life magazine to cover the mr. The women 1985, a documentary about the world of female bodybuilding. Oct 08, 2015 it required arnold to do that and george butler and i, through the course of doing publicity for the book pumping iron, we enlisted a lot of writer friends, photographer friends, actor and actress friends, political friends, and we enlisted a lot of these people.
The art and sport of bodybuilding 9780671426880 by william m. Pumping iron is a 1977 american docudrama about the world of professional bodybuilding, with a focus on the 1975 ifbb mr. Arnold schwarzenegger behind the scenes of pumping iron youtube. This edition examines new developments in the bodybuilding. Pumping iron culture wikia fandom powered by wikia. George butler and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Pumping iron is a 1977 docudrama about the world of professional bodybuilding, with a focus on the 1975 ifbb mr. Jan 30, 2017 directed by george butler and robert fiore, partly based on a book written by butler and charles gaines, pumping iron essentially did for bodybuilding what the endless summer did for surfing. Pumping iron exclusive interview with george butler. Pumping iron contributor names george butler, robert flore director michael small composer. Find great deals on ebay for pumping iron book and pumping iron book 1974. Butler felt the main character in his book could be a movie star.
The art and sport of bodybuilding charles gaines, george butler on. Butler was born in england and raised in wales, somalia, kenya and jamaica. Directed by george butler and robert fiore and edited by geof bartz and larry silk, it is inspired by a book of the same name by butler and charles gaines, and. George butler who, alongside charles gaines, shot the 1974 book of the same namehas shared some candid, neverbeforeseen photos from schwarzeneggers pumping iron days collected in the.
Pumping iron, directed by george butler and robert fiore. The art and sport of bodybuilding simon and schuster, 1974, a book. Pumping iron, revised and updated 9780671417376 by charles gaines. The interesting thing is that when i made pumping iron the bodybuilders were fabulously interesting characters. George butler, the photographer of the famous book pumping iron, was directing a movie on bodybuilding under the same name. Book printed material jerome kern collection the collection consists primarily of kerns show music, some holograph sketches. Originally expected to attract around 300 visitors. George butler, codirector of pumping iron the landmark documentary that made a rock star of schwarzenegger and almost singlehandedly changed americas view of wellbuilt men says, i always liked to walk behind arnold in the street so i could check out peoples reactions as we passed.
The art and sport of bodybuilding 9780671219222 by charles gaines. Some of his most popular films include pumping iron, which introduced moviegoers to the then anonymous arnold schwarzenegger, the endurance film trilogy, retelling sir ernest shackletons saga of antarctic survival, and going upriver. Pumping iron is a candid look at the art and science of muscle building from a time before muscles were fashionable. In 1974, the book pumping iron was released to very positive feedback. The 1973 mr, olympia competition was the basis for the book, that later became a film, pumping iron.
Pumping iron the printed version abebooks reading copy. Directed by george butler and robert fiore and edited by geof bartz and larry silk, it is inspired by a book of the same name by butler and. I wish it were nastier and seamier, but thats just me. The film that introduced the world to arnold schwarzenegger, this colorful look at competitive bodybuilding follows the leading contenders as. But it was the man behind the camera, george butler who made pumping iron a reality and took the bodybuilding culture into the national consciousness. Some extra footage that didnt make it into the final cut of pumping iron.
Director george butler, who had taken the pictures for the book pumping iron 1974, decided to make a documentary film about bodybuilding. The book that brought bodybuilding to the mainstream came out in 1974. In 1985, butler produced and directed pumping iron ii. The concept of pumping iron, based on butlers and charles gaines book of the same title, was to show the hard work, dedication, and focus that amateur and professional bodybuilders pour into the sport.
Butler s films have screened at over 30 international film festivals and won honors ranging. Schwarzenegger in the filming of the documentary pumping iron. Pumping iron is the classic documentary about the sport of body building and follows arnold schwarzenegger as he competes for the title of mr. Driven to create artistically symmetrically and proportionally beautiful bodies, the men fight to win major competitions. It arrived in 11 days from half price books in dallas, tx.
Pumping iron is a 1977 documentary film about the runup to the 1975 mr. Far superior to the cheesy butgroundbreaking documentary that butler made with schwarzenegger a. The art and sport of bodybuilding simon and schuster, 1974, a book that proved to be an unlikely bestseller. Pumping iron 1977 directed by george butler, robert.
Universe contest in baghdad led to the publication of pumping iron. If you feel like heading out, check out other movies in theaters. Unclipped pictorial jacket photo of blonde bodybuilder onstage from the back has a couple of minor closed tears on upper extremities. George butler of the pumping iron book and subsequent documentary. Infobox film pumping iron is a 1977 docudrama about the world of bodybuilding, focusing on the 1975 ifbb mr. The classic bodybuilding movie an interview with director george butler, the man responsible for making bodybuilding a cultural mainstay that has inspired a younger generation of lifters. Arnold schwarzenegger and lou ferrigno face off in a noholdsbarred competition for the title of mr. This edition examines new developments in the bodybuilding industry and discusses how the sport has changed. Directed by george butler and robert fiore and edited by geof bartz and larry silk, it is inspired by a book of the same name by butler and charles gaines, and nominally centers on the competition between arnold schwarzenegger and.
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