“A behind the scenes look at the world's premier bodybuilding contest.”
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The Challengers (1985) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
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The Challengers is a 1985 documentary film directed by Peter Thompson, with a cast led by Bill Dobbins, Tom Platz and Rich Gaspari. It has a runtime of 1 hour 4 minutes and premiered on October 1, 1985.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions About The Challengers
When was The Challengers released?
The Challengers was released on October 1, 1985.
What is the runtime of The Challengers?
The Challengers has a runtime of 1 hour 4 minutes (64 minutes).
Who stars in The Challengers?
The Challengers stars Bill Dobbins as Presenter/Researcher, Tom Platz as Self, Rich Gaspari as Self and Albert Beckles as Self. The cast also includes Bob Paris, Frank Richards, Mike Christian and Carla Temple.
Who directed The Challengers?
The Challengers was directed by Peter Thompson.
What genre is The Challengers?
The Challengers is listed on TMDB as a documentary film.
What movies are similar to The Challengers?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Challengers include Pumping Iron (1977), Ronnie Coleman: The King (2018), Generation Iron (2013), The Redeem Team (2022) and Come See Me in the Good Light (2025).
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