The first part of the documentary features the Mr. Universe contenders and begins with a profile of Mike Katz who is intending to win the Mr. Universe. Competing against Katz is Ken Waller. The two are polar opposites: where Katz is humble and unassuming, Waller is arrogant and dirty (he deliberately hides Katz's belongings at the Mr. Universe to break his focus before going on stage). After a pose-down, Waller, due to his superior definition and proportions, eventually wins the Mr. Universe with Katz coming a distant 4th place. It should be noted that Katz is considered by some to have the greatest chest of all time, measuring at one point a huge 60 inches (152 cm), a feat only equaled by Lou Ferrigno. Nevertheless, big as Katz was, the most humanizing moment occurred when after finding out he did not make it to the posedown (the final round in determining the winner), is seen quietly fighting off tears backstage. We, the audience, are to learn that he still had not won Mr Universe after too many tries.The second part of the film follows the Olympia contenders, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno and Franco Columbu. Lou Ferrigno, a steel worker, is trained by his father in a small downtown gym. Ferrigno is humble and trains hard, whereas Schwarzenegger trains in the luxurious Gold's Gym, flanked by women as he performs his calf raises. Franco and Schwarzenegger both train together at the outdoor gym, Muscle Beach, where spectators are able to watch, contrasting the conditions Ferrigno is training under. It was, in fact, Ed Corney who was Schwarzenegger's training partner for the preparation for the 1975 Olympia. The explanation is not mysterious. Columbu was often busy with his chiropractic education and his training schedule was difficult to coordinate with Schwarzenegger's. The film makers shot as much "coverage" footage of Corney as they did of Columbu, based on their belief that there was a good possibility of Corney taking the under 200 pound title in South Africa. However, when Corney took second place in Pretoria, the film was necessarily edited to put more dramatic focus on Columbu. Franco Columbu is also documented in a memorable scene when he blows air into a hot water bottle until it explodes.
Prior to the Olympia competition the documentary also reveals Schwarzenegger's lesser-known deceptive behavior and practices when it comes to his fellow competitors. Schwarzenegger comments that if his competitors are indeed better than him that he will get a room with them the night prior to the competition and simply talk them into losing. The documentary then takes off to Pretoria, South Africa, to the build-up to the competition. The competitors all take part in the Pre-Judging rounds. The under 200 pounds (91 kg) class is judged first, and Franco Columbu is declared the winner. The next to be judged are the three finalists from the over 200 pounds (91 kg) class, Lou Ferrigno, Schwarzenegger, and Serge Nubret. Schwarzenegger is declared the winner and must go for a pose-down with Franco Columbu for the overall Olympia title. Schwarzenegger for the 6th time is crowned Mr. Olympia; after his win he announces his retirement from competition. He is shown celebrating his victory by smoking a Marijuana cigarette, eating fried chicken and birthday cake; potentially the most taboo combination in bodybuilding. The documentary ends with all who took part leaving for the airport on a bus.
Prior to the Olympia competition the documentary also reveals Schwarzenegger's lesser-known deceptive behavior and practices when it comes to his fellow competitors. Schwarzenegger comments that if his competitors are indeed better than him that he will get a room with them the night prior to the competition and simply talk them into losing. The documentary then takes off to Pretoria, South Africa, to the build-up to the competition. The competitors all take part in the Pre-Judging rounds. The under 200 pounds (91 kg) class is judged first, and Franco Columbu is declared the winner. The next to be judged are the three finalists from the over 200 pounds (91 kg) class, Lou Ferrigno, Schwarzenegger, and Serge Nubret. Schwarzenegger is declared the winner and must go for a pose-down with Franco Columbu for the overall Olympia title. Schwarzenegger for the 6th time is crowned Mr. Olympia; after his win he announces his retirement from competition. He is shown celebrating his victory by smoking a Marijuana cigarette, eating fried chicken and birthday cake; potentially the most taboo combination in bodybuilding. The documentary ends with all who took part leaving for the airport on a bus.
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