Getting Physical
“When a beautiful woman becomes a body builder, the sport takes on a whole new shape... and her life new meaning...”
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.
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Alexandra Paul
Kendall Gibley
Sandahl Bergman
Nadine Cawley
David Naughton
Mickey Ritter
John Aprea
Craig Cawley
Janet Carroll
Myra Gibley
Sydney Penny
Ramona
Franco Columbu
Himself
Robert Webber
Hugh Gibley
Reuven Bar-Yotam
Jorgen
Earl Boen
Byron Waldo
Thomas F. Duffy
Killer
Phil Rubenstein
Maury
Lisa Lyon
Pilar Jones
Rachel McLish
Tawny Runyon
Yana Nirvana
Astrid Anders
Spice Williams-Crosby
Rebecca Dawn (as Marcelyn Ann Williams)
William Boyett
Desk Sergeant
Gene Ross
AAA Man
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Hilliard Stern
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurian Leggett
- Original Score
- William Goldstein
- Original Title
- Getting Physical
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- CBS Entertainment Productions, CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Hilliard Stern
Laurian Leggett, Marcy Gross, Ann Weston
William Goldstein
Isidore Mankofsky
Kurt Hirschler
Marcy Gross, Ann Weston
Department Leadership Roster
Marcy Gross
Producer
Steven Hilliard Stern
Director
Laurian Leggett
Screenplay
Kurt Hirschler
Editor
Ann Weston
Producer
Isidore Mankofsky
Director of Photography
Sharon Swenson
Costume Design
Ed Fincher
Costume Design
William Goldstein
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Getting Physical
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What is Getting Physical about?
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.
Who directed Getting Physical?
Getting Physical was directed by Steven Hilliard Stern.
Who stars in Getting Physical?
The principal cast of Getting Physical includes Alexandra Paul, Sandahl Bergman, David Naughton, John Aprea, Janet Carroll.
When was Getting Physical released and how long is it?
Getting Physical was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Getting Physical?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Getting Physical was composed by William Goldstein.