Movie: Evolution of Bodybuilding

Top 6 Billed Cast

Lou Ferrigno
Lou Ferrigno

Self

Jay Cutler
Jay Cutler

Self

Frank Zane
Frank Zane

Self

Shawn Ray
Shawn Ray

Self

Bill Dobbins
Bill Dobbins

Self

Michael Villani
Michael Villani

Narrator (voice)

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    Hear it straight from the Legends themselves about their stories of success and heartbreak. EVOLUTION OF BODYBUILDING offers a close look at what it takes to compete in the "Mr. Olympia" and how the industry has changes over the past 50 years.

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    2012-01-29

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    6.2

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