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Women of Iron
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Women of Iron

1984-01-01 · 60 min · ★ 7.0

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The past and present of ladies bodybuilding. Report on the feminine side of the sport of bodybuilding, with both historical and personal approaches, illustrated with images from several women contestants. The last part of the report focuses on the public disagreement over the judging views in some promotions, and the split between those for and against emphasis on muscular development.

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Directors
Scott J.T. Frank
Production companies
Continental Video, Epiphany Pictures, Epiphany Productions, Thames Television
Countries
United States of America, United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Carla DunlapSelf - Ms. Olympia
Deborah DianaSelf - Ms. USA
Steve WennerstromSelf - IFBB Historian
Doris BarrileauxSelf - IFBB Chairwoman
George SnyderSelf - Ms. Olympia Promoter
Michael GlassSelf - Southern California Bodybuilding Championships Presenter
Jim DandrowSelf - Mr. New Jersey Promoter
Frank GueneriSelf - Mr. New Jersey Promoter
Barry FrankSelf - Calgary World Gram Prix Promoter
Paul EdneyPaul EdneySelf - San Diego Classic Promoter
Sherry AttonSelf - Bodybuilder
Josée BaumgardenSelf - Bodybuilder
Kay Baxter YoungSelf - Bodybuilder
Patsy ChapmanSelf - Bodybuilder
Laura CombsSelf - Bodybuilder
Corine Machado-ChingSelf - Bodybuilder
Candy CsencsitsSelf - Bodybuilder
Carolyn CheshireSelf - Bodybuilder
Lynn ConkwrightSelf - Bodybuilder
Kike ElomaaSelf - Bodybuilder

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