The Challengers (1985)

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

Directed by Peter Thompson1h 4mDocumentary

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.

Year
1985
Country
US
Language
English
Release date
1 October 1985
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Bill Dobbins
Presenter/Researcher
Tom Platz
Tom Platz
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Rich Gaspari
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Albert Beckles
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Bob Paris
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Frank Richards
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Mike Christian
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Carla Temple
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Teagan Clive
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Charles Glass
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Luiz Freitas
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Kay Baxter
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Janice Regain
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Lori Green
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Michele Thomas
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Rich Martinelli
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Joe Weider
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Lee Haney
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