The Challengers (1985)
A behind the scenes look at the world's premier bodybuilding contest.
1985 · 1h 4m · Documentary
Genres: Documentary
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.
Director: Peter Thompson
Editor: Martin Cohen
Cast
Bill Dobbins as Presenter/ResearcherTom Platz as SelfRich Gaspari as SelfAlbert Beckles as SelfBob Paris as SelfFrank Richards as SelfMike Christian as SelfCarla Temple as SelfTeagan Clive as SelfCharles Glass as SelfLuiz Freitas as SelfKay Baxter as SelfMore like this
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