Writing

Charles Gaines

Born January 6, 1942 · Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Died July 21, 2026 · aged 84

Charles Latham Gaines Jr. (January 6, 1942 – July 21, 2026) was an American writer and outdoorsman, notable for numerous works in both the fiction and non-fiction genres. His writing most typically concerns the outdoors sports of fishing in general and fly fishing in particular, as well as upland bird hunting and mountaineering, often with an intellectual and philosophical bent, and an eye towards…

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Pumping Iron

Pumping Iron · 1977

MovieDocumentary

Amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe contests as five-time champion Arnold Schwarzenegger defends his Mr. Olympia title against Serge Nubret and the shy young Lou Ferrigno.

Stay Hungry

Stay Hungry · 1976

MovieComedyDrama

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.

Husbands

Husbands · 1970

MovieComedyDrama

A common friend's sudden death brings three men, married with children, to reconsider their lives and ultimately leave the country together. But mindless enthusiasm for regained freedom will be short-lived.

Stripper

Stripper · 1985

MovieDocumentary

A strippers' convention and a major contest. The movie focuses on a few strippers, each with her own strong motive to win.

Thomasine & Bushrod

Thomasine & Bushrod · 1974

Thomasine & Bushrod

MovieActionCrime

A pair of thieves operate in the American South between 1911 and 1915, stealing from rich, white capitalists, and giving to Mexicans, Native Americans and poor whites.

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Pumping Iron

Pumping Iron · 1977

MovieDocumentary

Amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe contests as five-time champion Arnold Schwarzenegger defends his Mr. Olympia title against Serge Nubret and the shy young Lou Ferrigno.

Writer

Stay Hungry

Stay Hungry · 1976

MovieComedyDrama

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.

Novel

Husbands

Husbands · 1970

MovieComedyDrama

A common friend's sudden death brings three men, married with children, to reconsider their lives and ultimately leave the country together. But mindless enthusiasm for regained freedom will be short-lived.

Stripper

Stripper · 1985

MovieDocumentary

A strippers' convention and a major contest. The movie focuses on a few strippers, each with her own strong motive to win.

Writer

Thomasine & Bushrod

Thomasine & Bushrod · 1974

Thomasine & Bushrod

MovieActionCrime

A pair of thieves operate in the American South between 1911 and 1915, stealing from rich, white capitalists, and giving to Mexicans, Native Americans and poor whites.

Bank Customer