Pumping Iron II: The Women
“A Story of Strength, Desire, Courage... and a New Definition of Woman.”
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 3, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$628K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- George Butler
- Original Score
- David McHugh, Michael Montes
- Original Title
- Pumping Iron II: The Women
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Worldwide Gross
- $628K
- Production Studios
- Cinecom Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Butler
George Butler
David McHugh, Michael Montes
Dyanna Taylor
Paul Barnes, Susan R. Crutcher
Virginia Lynch Dean, George Butler
Department Leadership Roster
George Butler
Writer
George Butler
Director
David McHugh
Original Music Composer
Michael Montes
Original Music Composer
Paul Barnes
Editor
Susan R. Crutcher
Editor
Virginia Lynch Dean
Producer
George Butler
Producer
Dyanna Taylor
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Pumping Iron II: The Women about?
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.
Who directed Pumping Iron II: The Women?
Pumping Iron II: The Women was directed by George Butler.
Who stars in Pumping Iron II: The Women?
The principal cast of Pumping Iron II: The Women includes Rachel McLish, Cory Everson, Gladys Portugues, Lori Birdsong, Bev Francis.
When was Pumping Iron II: The Women released and how long is it?
Pumping Iron II: The Women was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
How much did Pumping Iron II: The Women make at the box office?
Pumping Iron II: The Women grossed $628K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Pumping Iron II: The Women?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pumping Iron II: The Women was composed by David McHugh, Michael Montes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pumping Iron II: The Women?
Pumping Iron II: The Women holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).