Running with Arnold Synopsis

Running With Arnold is a politically-charged documentary that tells the fascinating and humorous story of one of the most famous men of our time.

"Arnold Schwarzenegger has always
reached for the stars...
Following his election as governor of California, Schwarzenegger's film career would take a back-seat to hispolitical duties, yet his sordid past would leave manywondering whether he truly possessed the qualifications to fill such a demanding role, or if he had simply coasted into the high-level position on the trajectory of his former role as an iconic action star." - Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

From his childhood in post World War II Austria, through his days as a weightlifting champion and action movie star, the film exposes Arnold Schwarzenegger's life in all of its sordid glory. We watch how Arnold's ambition for fame and power have led him on a 'take no prisoners' political career that resulted in his winning a circus campaign to becoming the leader of the world's fifth largest economy as Governor of California.

Schwarzenegger's ambition for fame and power took him through a whirlwind transformation from action hero to governor of California. With movements afoot to amend the US constitution to allow for foreign born presidential candidates how far will Arnold go in his drive for power? Will the governor's office be enough?

Award-winning journalist Dan Cox turns his attentions towards filmmaking with this politically-charged documentary exploring the career of the five-time Mr. Universe winner. It spans from his early childhood in post-World War II Austria to his days as a prize-winning bodybuilder and star of such films as The Terminator and True Lies.