starring
Jeff Bridges Sally Field and Arnold Schwarzenegger
Despite his money, mansion and good connections among the social set of Birmingham, Alabama, Craig Blake 's restlessness is evident. In the course of buying up a gymnasium as part of a property deal he becomes intrigued by a group of bodybuilders preparing for the Mr Universe Contest, whose attitudes differ so radically from those of the privileged southern society to which he is accustomed. But as Craig's involvement with these real people deepens, the pressures of his upbringing and business responsibilities begin to escalate....
Bob Rafelson 's film takes a witty and unusual look at the different sides of the 'American dream'.
Screenplay by CHARLES GAINES and BOB RAFELSON based on the novel by CHARLES GAINES
Produced by HAROLD SCHNEIDER and BOB RAFELSON
Directed by BOB RAFELSON
(First showing on British television) •FILMS: page 31