The Comeback (1980): Cast
The Comeback is a 1980 documentary directed by Kit Laughlin, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Franco Columbu and Ed Corney. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Kit Laughlin
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Comeback About?
The premise of The Comeback without spoilers.
After a five‑year hiatus, the six‑time Mr. Olympia champion Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to the stage, aiming to capture the World Bodybuilding Championship for a seventh time. His comeback pits him against today’s top competitors, testing whether his legendary physique and determination can still dominate the sport.
The Comeback Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- arnold schwarzenegger
- winner
- bodybuilder
- posing
- pride
- muscleman
The Comeback Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger leads the cast, with Franco Columbu and Ed Corney. Directed by Kit Laughlin; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kit Laughlin
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Arnold Schwarzenegger as themselves - Franco Columbu as themselves
- Ed Corney as themselves
- Ken Waller as themselves
Also Starring in The Comeback
· 16 more- Joe Weider Themselves
- Chris Dickerson Themselves
- Bill Pearl Themselves
- Frank Zane Themselves
- Boyer Coe Themselves
- Tom Platz Themselves
- Dennis Tinerino Themselves
- Roy Callender Themselves
- Roger Walker Themselves
- Mike Mentzer Themselves
- Samir Bannout Themselves
- Tony Emmott Themselves
- Roy Duval Themselves
- Casey Viator Themselves
- Danny Padilla Themselves
- Helmut Riedmeier Themselves
More from Kit Laughlin
One more film directed by Kit Laughlin: Schwarzenegger: Total Rebuild.
The Comeback Also Known As
Also known as “Revenirea”.
- Also known as
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- Revenirea
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Arnold, Born Strong and Ronnie Coleman: The King.
The Comeback FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Comeback, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Comeback?
The Comeback runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was The Comeback released?
The Comeback was released on May 12, 1980.
Who directed The Comeback?
The Comeback was directed by Kit Laughlin.
More films by Kit Laughlin Who is in the cast of The Comeback?
The Comeback stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Franco Columbu and Ed Corney, among 20 credited actors.
Does The Comeback have a post-credit scene?
No. The Comeback has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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