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Stay Hungry

"If you've got an appetite for life…"

April 23, 1976 1h 42m 5.7/10 (87 votes)

Originally released in 1976. Stay Hungry is a comedy/drama film. directed by Bob Rafelson.

Starring Jeff Bridges, Sally Field, and Arnold Schwarzenegger

Synopsis

A dishonest businessman asks rich layabout Craig Blake to help him buy a gym, which will be demolished for a development project in Alabama. But after spending time with weightlifter Joe Santo and gym worker Mary Tate Farnsworth, Craig wants out of the deal. The property negotiations turn ugly, causing a brawl at the gym and a spectacle at a big bodybuilding meet, as Craig learns that it's not easy to turn your back on fair-weather friends.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 23, 1976 49 years ago
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Runtime 1h 42m 102 minutes total
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User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (87 votes)
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Budget $5M Production budget
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Box Office $24.9M 5.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$5,000,000
Revenue
$24,854,765

Production Companies

  • United Artists
  • Outov Productions

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stay Hungry about?

A dishonest businessman asks rich layabout Craig Blake to help him buy a gym, which will be demolished for a development project in Alabama. But after spending time with weightlifter Joe Santo and ...

Who directed Stay Hungry?

Stay Hungry was directed by Bob Rafelson.

How long is Stay Hungry?

Stay Hungry has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).

When was Stay Hungry released?

Stay Hungry was released on April 23, 1976 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Stay Hungry?

The main cast of Stay Hungry includes Jeff Bridges, Sally Field, Arnold Schwarzenegger, R.G. Armstrong, Robert Englund.