Getting Physical(1984)
When a beautiful woman becomes a body builder, the sport takes on a whole new shape... and her life new meaning...
Getting Physical Synopsis
The world of female bodybuilding provides the backdrop for this tale of an aspiring young actress who initially becomes interested in the sport as a means of self-defense following a physical attack by two men, but then finds that while concentrating on building up her body her relationship with her parents, with whom she is living, and her new-found boyfriend, a young cop, is breaking down. Several noted bodybuilders and iron-pumpers, male and female, put in appearances to give this production an added authenticity.
Getting Physical (1984) is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Steven Hilliard Stern, released on March 20, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Alexandra Paul, Sandahl Bergman, David Naughton and John Aprea. Viewers rate it 4.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Steven Hilliard Stern
- Writers:
- Laurian Leggett, Ann Weston, Marcy Gross
- Producers:
- Ann Weston, Marcy Gross
- Cinematographer:
- Isidore Mankofsky
- Composer:
- William Goldstein
- Production:
- CBS Entertainment Productions, CBS
- Status:
- Released
Getting Physical Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alexandra Paul
as Kendall Gibley
Sandahl Bergman
as Nadine Cawley
David Naughton
as Mickey Ritter
John Aprea
as Craig Cawley
Janet Carroll
as Myra Gibley
- Sydney Penny
Sydney Penny
as Ramona
Franco Columbu
as Himself
Robert Webber
as Hugh Gibley
Reuven Bar-Yotam
as Jorgen
Earl Boen
as Byron Waldo
Thomas F. Duffy
as Killer
Phil Rubenstein
as Maury
Key crew
Directed by Steven Hilliard Stern, written by Laurian Leggett, Ann Weston and Marcy Gross, produced by Ann Weston and Marcy Gross.
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Getting Physical Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Getting Physical – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Getting Physical online?
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Who stars in Getting Physical?
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The main cast of Getting Physical (1984) includes Alexandra Paul, Sandahl Bergman, David Naughton, John Aprea and Janet Carroll. The film was directed by Steven Hilliard Stern. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Getting Physical released?
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Getting Physical was released on March 20, 1984 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Getting Physical worth watching?
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Getting Physical (1984) holds an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.