18 Jan 1977
Pumping Iron
Amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe contests as five-time champion Arnold Schwarzenegger defends his Mr. Olympia title against Serge Nubret and the shy young Lou Ferrigno.
The Optimists
A documentary about an unusual volleyball team in Hamar, Norway, with ladies aged from 66 to 98. Now they are up for their first match, after 30 years of training.
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Goro Wergeland Herself
Gerd Bergersen Herself
Eldbjørg Grøttum Herself
Ulla Olssøn Herself
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