Women of Iron
Women of Iron

Women of Iron

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1984
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Overview

The past and present of ladies bodybuilding. Report on the feminine side of the sport of bodybuilding, with both historical and personal approaches, illustrated with images from several women contestants. The last part of the report focuses on the public disagreement over the judging views in some promotions, and the split between those for and against emphasis on muscular development.

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Cast & Crew

28 members
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Carla Dunlap

Self - Ms. Olympia

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Deborah Diana

Self - Ms. USA

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Steve Wennerstrom

Self - IFBB Historian

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Doris Barrileaux

Self - IFBB Chairwoman

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George Snyder

Self - Ms. Olympia Promoter

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Michael Glass

Self - Southern California Bodybuilding Championships Presenter

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Jim Dandrow

Self - Mr. New Jersey Promoter

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Frank Gueneri

Self - Mr. New Jersey Promoter

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Barry Frank

Self - Calgary World Gram Prix Promoter

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Paul Edney

Self - San Diego Classic Promoter

Paul Edney
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Sherry Atton

Self - Bodybuilder

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Josée Baumgarden

Self - Bodybuilder

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Kay Baxter Young

Self - Bodybuilder

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Patsy Chapman

Self - Bodybuilder

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Laura Combs

Self - Bodybuilder

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Corine Machado-Ching

Self - Bodybuilder

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Candy Csencsits

Self - Bodybuilder

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Carolyn Cheshire

Self - Bodybuilder

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Lynn Conkwright

Self - Bodybuilder

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Kike Elomaa

Self - Bodybuilder

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Lisser Frost-Larsen

Self - Bodybuilder

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Georgia Fudge

Self - Bodybuilder

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Anita Gandol

Self - Bodybuilder

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Rachel McLish

Self - Bodybuilder

Rachel McLish
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Melinda Pepper

Self - Bodybuilder

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Kathy Ruth

Self - Bodybuilder

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Jackie Roos

Self - Bodybuilder

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Wendy Lindquist

Self - Bodybuilder

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