Pumping Iron II: The Women(1985)
A Story of Strength, Desire, Courage... and a New Definition of Woman.
Pumping Iron II: The Women Synopsis
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.
Pumping Iron II: The Women (1985) is a documentary film directed by George Butler, released on May 3, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Rachel McLish, Cory Everson, Gladys Portugues and Lori Birdsong. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- George Butler
- Writers:
- George Butler
- Producers:
- Virginia Lynch Dean, George Butler
- Cinematographer:
- Dyanna Taylor
- Composer:
- David McHugh
- Production:
- Cinecom Pictures
- Revenue:
- $628,050
- Status:
- Released
Pumping Iron II: The Women Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rachel McLish
as Self
Cory Everson
as Self
Gladys Portugues
as Self
- Lori Birdsong
Lori Birdsong
as Self
- Bev Francis
Bev Francis
as Self
- Carla Dunlap
Carla Dunlap
as Self
- Steve Michalik
Steve Michalik
as Self
- Steven Mark
Steven Mark
as Self
- Randy Rice
Randy Rice
as Self
- Kris Alexander
Kris Alexander
as Self
- Sherry Atton
Sherry Atton
as Self
- Lori Bowen Rice
Lori Bowen Rice
as Self
Key crew
Directed by George Butler, written by George Butler, produced by Virginia Lynch Dean and George Butler.
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Pumping Iron II: The Women Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 11 ratings.
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Pumping Iron II: The Women – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pumping Iron II: The Women online?
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Who stars in Pumping Iron II: The Women?
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The main cast of Pumping Iron II: The Women (1985) includes Rachel McLish, Cory Everson, Gladys Portugues, Lori Birdsong and Bev Francis. The film was directed by George Butler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pumping Iron II: The Women released?
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Pumping Iron II: The Women was released on May 3, 1985 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Pumping Iron II: The Women worth watching?
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Pumping Iron II: The Women (1985) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.