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Is the movie Pain & Gain (2013) based on a true story?

Avery Davis Avery Davis May 29, 2022 · 1 min read
Is the movie Pain & Gain (2013) based on a true story?
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Yes, Pain & Gain is based on a true story. The movie is inspired by the Sun Gym gang, a group of bodybuilders in Miami who engaged in a series of kidnappings, extortion, and murder in the mid-1990s. However, the movie takes artistic liberties and comedic twists to fictionalize some aspects of the story.

What is the true story behind the movie Pain & Gain (2013)?

The movie Pain & Gain (2013) is based on a true story of a group of bodybuilders who became involved in a series of crimes in Miami, Florida in the 1990s. The events were chronicled in a series of articles in the Miami New Times written by investigative journalist Pete Collins.

The group of bodybuilders included Daniel Lugo, Adrian Doorbal, and Jorge Delgado, who were all personal trainers at a gym in Miami. Lugo hatched a scheme to kidnap and extort money from a wealthy businessman named Victor Kershaw. They kidnapped Kershaw and held him hostage, torturing him for several weeks until he signed over all his assets to them.

The bodybuilders also became involved in a series of other crimes, including the murder of Frank Griga and Krisztina Furton, a wealthy couple whom they had lured to a house under false pretenses.

The group was eventually caught and prosecuted for their crimes. Lugo and Doorbal were sentenced to death, while Delgado received a prison sentence. However, all three were able to avoid the death penalty because of various appeals.

The film takes some creative liberties with the true story, particularly in its portrayal of the events and characters.

Are there any books about the true story behind the movie Pain & Gain (2013)?

Yes, there is a book titled “Pain and Gain: The Untold True Story” by Pete Collins, which details the real-life crimes and criminals that inspired the movie. The book was published in 2013, around the same time as the movie’s release.

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