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A Story of Strength, Desire, Courage... and a New Definition of Woman.
PUMPING IRON II: THE WOMEN, a film that is changing the way the world views the female physique-creating "a new definition of the female form." Join four women as they prepare for the 1983 Caesars Palace World Cup Championship: the sultry and curvaceous Rachel McLish, the current champion; the super-muscular Bev Francis, Rachel's toughest competition; and newcomers Lori Bowen and Carla Dunlap.
Top Billed Cast
Rachel McLish Self
Cory Everson Self
Gladys Portugues Self
Lori Birdsong Self
Bev Francis Self
Carla Dunlap Self
Steve Michalik Self
Randy Rice Self
Kris Alexander Self
Sherry Atton Self
Lori Bowen Rice Self
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