The Challengers
"A behind the scenes look at the world's premier bodybuilding contest."
Originally released in 1985. The Challengers is a documentary film. directed by Peter Thompson. At just 64 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bill Dobbins, Tom Platz, and Rich Gaspari
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 4m
64 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Challengers about?
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...
Who directed The Challengers?
The Challengers was directed by Peter Thompson.
How long is The Challengers?
The Challengers has a runtime of 1 hours and 4 minutes (64 minutes total).
When was The Challengers released?
The Challengers was released on October 1, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Challengers?
The main cast of The Challengers includes Bill Dobbins, Tom Platz, Rich Gaspari, Albert Beckles, Bob Paris.