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Pumping Iron II: The Women (1985): Cast & Box Office

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Pumping Iron II: The Women is a 1985 documentary directed by George Butler, starring Rachel McLish, Bev Francis and Carla Dunlap. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $628,050 worldwide.

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Pumping Iron II: The Women (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
George Butler
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Pumping Iron II: The Women About?

The premise of Pumping Iron II: The Women without spoilers.

Following four competitors as they prepare for the 1983 Caesars Palace World Cup Championship, the documentary explores strength while redefining the female physique. It features reigning champion Rachel McLish, challenger Bev Francis, and newcomers Lori Bowen and Carla Dunlap, highlighting their rivalries and the perception of women's bodybuilding.

Pumping Iron II: The Women Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • female bodybuilder
  • strong woman
  • sweaty body
  • musclewoman
  • body culture
  • bodybuilding competition
  • female athlete
  • 1980s
  • sweaty woman
  • year 1983
  • world
  • sequel to cult favorite
+5 more
  • sexploitation
  • cult film
  • body building
  • sequel
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Pumping Iron II: The Women Cast

Rachel McLish leads the cast, with Bev Francis and Carla Dunlap. Directed by George Butler; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from George Butler

More films directed by George Butler, best-rated first: The Endurance, Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry, Pumping Iron and Roving Mars.

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Box office

Pumping Iron II: The Women Box Office

Pumping Iron II: The Women grossed $628,050 worldwide.

1985 box office

Worldwide gross

$628.1K

US & Canada
$628.1K
Details

Pumping Iron II: The Women Also Known As

Also known as “Pumping Iron 2”.

Also known as
  • Pumping Iron 2

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FAQ

Pumping Iron II: The Women FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Pumping Iron II: The Women, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Pumping Iron II: The Women?

Pumping Iron II: The Women runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was Pumping Iron II: The Women released?

Pumping Iron II: The Women was released on May 3, 1985.

Who directed Pumping Iron II: The Women?

Pumping Iron II: The Women was directed by George Butler.

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Who is in the cast of Pumping Iron II: The Women?

Pumping Iron II: The Women stars Rachel McLish, Bev Francis and Carla Dunlap, among 12 credited actors.

How much did Pumping Iron II: The Women make at the box office?

Pumping Iron II: The Women grossed $628,050 worldwide.

Does Pumping Iron II: The Women have a post-credit scene?

No. Pumping Iron II: The Women has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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