No Pain, No Gain (2005)

Nothing Is Stronger Than The Mind

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The 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, with natural science instead of steroids. 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 and his ideas to the world.

Director: Samuel Turcotte
Runtime: 94 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is No Pain, No Gain about?
The 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, with natural science instead of steroids. 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 and his ideas to the world.
Who directed No Pain, No Gain?
No Pain, No Gain was directed by Samuel Turcotte.
Who stars in No Pain, No Gain?
No Pain, No Gain stars Gus Malliarodakis, Dennis Newman, Don Phillips, Jr..
How long is No Pain, No Gain?
No Pain, No Gain has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).