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Arnold Schwarzenegger, world champion bodybuilder, attempts a comeback after a lengthy retirement. The film reveals the motivated psychology of a winner in sport. The tension and excitement backstage at the Mr Olympia contest at the Sydney Opera House provides a compelling insight to a sport that is generally regarded as little more than a freak show. Also features Tom Platz and Frank Zane.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
014982
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Motivation (Psychology)
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Sports - Physiological aspects
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Bodybuilding
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Professional sports
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports - Philosophy
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports - Physiological aspects
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports - Psychological aspects
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Strong men
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)