description Stay Hungry Overview
Stay Hungry is a 1976 American film directed by Bob Rafelson and written by Charles Gaines. The movie is a comedy-drama, exploring themes within the American experience. It was produced in the United States.
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info Stay Hungry Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1976 |
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What is the plot of Stay Hungry?
The 1976 comedy-drama follows Craig Blake, played by Jeff Bridges, as he tries to complete a Birmingham, Alabama real-estate deal by buying a local gym. His relationship with receptionist Mary Tate and friendship with bodybuilder Joe Santo challenge his wealthy lifestyle. [AFI Catalog](https://catalog.afi.com/Film/55812-STAY-HUNGRY)
Who plays Joe Santo in Stay Hungry?
Arnold Schwarzenegger plays Joe Santo, an Austrian bodybuilder preparing for the Mr. Universe competition. The role came early in Schwarzenegger's film career and places bodybuilding at the center of the story. [IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075268/)
Is Stay Hungry based on a book?
Yes. Bob Rafelson and Charles Gaines adapted the screenplay from Gaines's 1972 novel of the same name. [AFI Catalog](https://catalog.afi.com/Film/55812-STAY-HUNGRY)
Is Stay Hungry mainly a bodybuilding movie or a romance?
It combines bodybuilding, romance, comedy, and social drama rather than fitting only one genre. Sally Field plays Mary Tate, while the gym and Joe Santo's Mr. Universe training represent an alternative to Craig Blake's business world. [AFI Catalog](https://catalog.afi.com/Film/55812-STAY-HUNGRY)
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