A behind the scenes look at the world's premier bodybuilding contest.

The Challengers

NR (0 votes)• 1985• 64m•Released

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The Challengers is a bodybuilding documentary that chronicles the athletes' preparation for the 1984 and 1985 Mr. Olympia competitions. The film features rare behind-the-scenes footage with some of the sport's top legends sharing their training and vision of the sport. It offers an authentic insight on what has been retrospectively called the Golden Era of bodybuilding.

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Production Details

Languages: English

Director: Peter Thompson

Starring Cast: Bill Dobbins, Tom Platz, Rich Gaspari, Albert Beckles, Bob Paris, Frank Richards

Cast

Bill Dobbins

Presenter/Researcher

Tom Platz

Self

Rich Gaspari

Self

Albert Beckles

Self

Bob Paris

Self

Frank Richards

Self

Mike Christian

Self

Carla Temple

Self

Teagan Clive

Self

Charles Glass

Self

Luiz Freitas

Self

Kay Baxter

Self

Janice Regain

Self

Lori Green

Self

Michele Thomas

Self

Rich Martinelli

Self

Joe Weider

Self

Lee Haney

Self (uncredited)

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