This award-winning 35mm film was seen in movie theaters across the USA and praised by newspapers, magazines, television and radio. Starring champion bodybuilder Gus Malliarodakis and Dennis Newman, "No Pain, No Gain" also features former Mr. Romania and Masters Olympia competitor Emeric Delczeg, plus 2-time ESPN "World's Strongest Woman" Jill Mills and bodybuilder Michael Turcotte. It also has special cameos by Julie Strain, Lana Battagello, Lauren Powers and 3-Time Pro Natural Mr. Universe Dave Goodin. "No Pain, No Gain" is NOT a documentary, but rather a Hollywood-style fictional dramatic film. It's the "Rocky" of bodybuilding. "The cinematic heir apparent to Pumping Iron." - Robert Kennedy, MuscleMag International "This film shows the courage, determination and heart it takes to be a true champion bodybuilder." - Joe Weider "This award-winning movie dispels the myths about bodybuilding." - ESPN Hollywood "Don't miss it. It's a winner." - Gene Mozee, Iron Man Magazine Movie Synopsis: "No Pain, No Gain" is story of a bodybuilder who longs to be respected for his mind. Mike Zorillo, a small town Ohio champion bodybuilder with a genius IQ, journeys to the Mecca of bodybuilding, Los Angeles, determined to beat his nemesis, Jake Steel. Far from home, he's confronted by a gym culture of freaks, juicers and Hollywood wannabes. As he pursues his dream, he's also persecuted by the world's largest sports nutrition company, an entity that's hell-bent on destroying him. Against all odds, the honest and driven bodybuilder resolves to win the prestigious "Mr. West Coast" competition as a way to prove himself to the world. The NPNG DVD includes: * feature length movie (transferred from 35mm film to HD master) * special intro by director Samuel Turcotte and star Gus Malliarodakis * first-ever animated version of the classic Charles Atlas ad * animated comic book preview * soundtrack preview including two versions of the "No Pain, No Gain" theme song Rating: Unrated - Contains mild language, brief partial nudity and steroid usage references. Technical Specifications: Running time: 95 minutes Picture: 16:9 Widescreen 1.85:1 Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Encoding: NTSC, Region 1 (USA & Canada only)
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