Review of Pumping Iron (1977) by Delysid D — 19 Mar 2018

I could give less than half a crap about watching bodybuilders.

This review of Pumping Iron (1977) was written by Delysid D on 19 Mar 2018.

Pumping Iron has generally received very positive reviews.

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