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Bigger Stronger Faster*

Bigger Stronger Faster*

2008Movie⏱️ 1h 45mPG-13
DocumentarySport
7.5
IMDB Rating
14,037 votes

An examination of America's win-at-all-cost culture from the perspective of bodybuilding and performance enhancing drugs, as it focuses on a pair of siblings chasing their dream.

Director
Chris Bell
Writers
Chris Bell, Alexander Buono, Tamsin Rawady
Stars
Chris Bell, Mike Bell, Mark Bell
Release Date
January 19, 2008
Language
English
Country
United States
🏆 2
Wins
🎯 6
Nominations
💬 68
Reviews
📋 7.7K
Watchlists
📽️ View on IMDB

🎭 Top Cast

👤
Chris Bell
as Self - Host
Mike Bell
Mike Bell
as Self
👤
Mark Bell
as Self
Hank Aaron
Hank Aaron
as Self
Lyle Alzado
Lyle Alzado
as Self
👤
Joshua Amsden
as Self
👤
Ben Aukes
as Self
👤
Kelly Beecher
as Self
Jake Ross Bell
Jake Ross Bell
as Self
👤
Rosemary Bell
as Self

💰 Box Office

$308,575
Worldwide Gross
$308,575
Domestic Gross
$31,576
Opening Weekend

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.78 : 1
Color
Color
Filming Location
Muscle Beach Venice - 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production
BSF Film

🏷️ Keywords

performance enhancingbodybuildingprofessional wrestlingpowerliftingarchive footage

🎯 Categories

Sports DocumentaryDocumentarySport

⭐ Featured Review

True to Life
by PhilMcK6232008-05-30
8/10

"As an ex-amateur wrestler, I have seen a lot of this stuff first hand. But until now the use of steroids or performance enhancing drugs was very hush hush. This movie is very true to life and reveals the truth behind this mystery. Steroids are not limited to sports pros or Olympic athletes, these drugs are everywhere. People you would never suspect are using them, your neighbor, your teacher, possibly even members of your own family. It is about time someone has lifted the veil off of this issue, and this movie did a realistic and honest job of doing just that. Thank you to the brave parti..."

💡 Did You Know?

Months after the film was released, Chris Bell s older brother, Mark Bell ("Mad Dog") died at a rehabilitation facility at age 37. According to the Wrestler Observer Newsletter, his death was the result of an inhalation-induced heart attack which was, "brought on by an accidental inhalation of difluoroethane, a chemical used in Dust-Off, a household maintenance product."

📖 Synopsis

An examination of America's win-at-all-cost culture from the perspective of bodybuilding and performance enhancing drugs, as it focuses on a pair of siblings chasing their dream.