Stand Tall

Jan 1 1997 Not Rated 1h 24m

Documentary

This documentary is very much in the style of Pumping Iron, but like Arnold Schwarzenegger's Total Rebuild it is centered around its "Star", Lou Ferrigno. It charts his early years as a kid from Brooklyn, New York who had to deal with having 85% hearing loss due to ear infections in his infancy. He fought against low self esteem by working out with weights in his father's garage, and boy did he win that battle with Mr. Universe (twice), and Mr. World among his physique title wins. Internationally known as a world class bodybuilder and star of The Incredible Hulk, we see him once again step up to the challenge of trying to win the Master's Olympia title in his '40's!

Plot

In 1977, bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno gained national notoriety when he and Arnold Schwarzenegger were the subject of the documentary Pumping Iron, a chronicle of their preparation and rivalry in the Mr. Universe competition. Though Ferrigno lost, it launched a brief acting career on The Incredible Hulk. This documentary follows the 43-year former muscleman as he makes one last bid for bodybuilding stardom as he once again hits the gym to prepare for the Masters Olympia competition.

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Directed by

Mark Nalley

Cast

Lou Ferrigno, Boyer Coe, Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Awards

1 nomination

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# of Votes

187

Average Rating

6.6 out of 10

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