The Challengers
A behind the scenes look at the world's premier bodybuilding contest.
64 mins
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.
Bill Dobbins
Presenter/Researcher
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)
Peter Thompson
Director
Peter Thompson
Producer
Martin Cohen
Editor
Ricky Harwood
Negative Cutter
Christine Thompson
Production Assistant
David Claessen
Camera Operator
Peiter Waltherboer
Sound