Getting Physical (1984)
When a beautiful woman becomes a body builder, the sport takes on a whole new shape... and her life new meaning...
The world of female bodybuilding provides the backdrop for this tale of an aspiring young actress who initially becomes interested in the sport as a means of self-defense following a physical attack by two men, but then finds that while concentrating on building up her body her relationship with her parents, with whom she is living, and her new-found boyfriend, a young cop, is breaking down. Several noted bodybuilders and iron-pumpers, male and female, put in appearances to give this production an added authenticity.
Cast
- Alexandra Paul - Kendall Gibley
- Sandahl Bergman - Nadine Cawley
- David Naughton - Mickey Ritter
- John Aprea - Craig Cawley
- Janet Carroll - Myra Gibley
- Sydney Penny - Ramona
- Franco Columbu - Himself
- Robert Webber - Hugh Gibley
- Reuven Bar-Yotam - Jorgen
- Earl Boen - Byron Waldo
Screenplay
- Marcy Gross (Story)
- Laurian Leggett (Story)
- Laurian Leggett (Screenplay)
- Ann Weston (Story)
Themes
Underdog Triumphs, Football Fever and Stadium Enthusiasm, Boxing and Fighting Stories
Keywords
bodybuilding, self esteem, bodybuilding competition, female athlete, championship, muscles, female bodybuilding
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Getting Physical about?
- The world of female bodybuilding provides the backdrop for this tale of an aspiring young actress who initially becomes interested in the sport as a means of self-defense following a physical attack by two men, but then finds that while concentrating on building up her body her relationship with her parents, with whom she is living, and her new-found boyfriend, a young cop, is breaking down. Several noted bodybuilders and iron-pumpers, male and female, put in appearances to give this production an added authenticity.
- Who directed Getting Physical?
- Getting Physical was directed by Steven Hilliard Stern.
- Who stars in Getting Physical?
- Getting Physical stars Alexandra Paul, Sandahl Bergman, David Naughton, John Aprea, Janet Carroll, Sydney Penny.
- How long is Getting Physical?
- Getting Physical has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Getting Physical?
- Getting Physical is a Comedy, Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Getting Physical produced?
- Getting Physical was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Getting Physical?
- The themes of Getting Physical include: Underdog Triumphs, Football Fever and Stadium Enthusiasm, Boxing and Fighting Stories.