The Golden Age Of Muscle: Part 1 “1982/83 Mr Olympias” 

plus “Battle for Gold” Documentary

Mr Olympia 1982 The unforgettable Mr Olympia in the UK – including Chris Dickerson, Frank Zane, Tom Platz and Brutal Bertil Fox!  RT: 77 mins.
Mr Olympia 1983 Watch the amazing Samir Bannout take 1st place, beating Lee Haney, Frank Zane and many more champions.  RT: 85 mins.
Battle For Gold (1988) Includes a workout with Lee Haney, appearances, interviews and training with Lee Haney, Gary Strydom, Rich Gaspari, Samir Bannout, Vic Richards, Bob Paris, Tom Platz and more.

Samir Bannout Photo Gallery
Chris Dickerson Photo Gallery

Also includes Berry de Mey. BATTLE FOR GOLD was shot in the lead up to the 1988 Mr. Olympia, see 1988 OLYMPIA RESULTS below.
The BATTLE FOR GOLD segment RT: 66 mins.

CONTENTS OF BATTLE FOR GOLD:

You will see the following stars in this approx. order:
Rich Gaspari
Berry de Mey
Samir Bannout
Ralf Moeller
Al Beckles
Luiz Freitas
Brian Buchanan
Ed Kawak
Lee Labrada
Robby Robinson
Gary Strydom
Cameo Kneur
Shawn Ray
Bob Paris
Vic Richards
Paul Jean-Guillaume
Mike Christian
Lee Haney
Nicole Bass

This is three complete & separate movies on one massive DVD!
For over 20 years Video 4 has been producing the ultimate in bodybuilding contest and documentary videos. Venice Beach, Santa Monica, USA now called Muscle Beach is where some of the greatest bodybuilders of all time started their careers.  Preparing and training at Gold’s and World Gym with one aim in mind, to win the prestigious Mr. Olympia contest.

The 1982 Mr. Olympia was held in London, England and the 1983 Mr. Olympia was held in Munich, Germany.

Results of the 1982 Mr. Olympia:

1.   Chris Dickerson
2.   Frank Zane
3.   Casey Viator
4.   Samir Bannout
5.   Albert Beckles
6.   Tom Platz
7.   Mohamed Makkawy
7.   Bertil Fox
9.   Johnny Fuller
10. Jusup Wilcosz
11. Boyer Coe
12. Danny Padilla
13. Jacques Neuville
14. Dennis Tinerino
15. Lance Dreher
16. Roger Walker

Results of the 1983 Mr. Olympia

1  Samir Bannout
2  Mohamed Makkawy
3  Lee Haney
4  Frank Zane
5  Bertil Fox
6  Jusup Wilkosz
7  Albert Beckles
8  Jonny Fuller
9  Hubert Metz
10  Jacques Neuville
11  James Gaubert
12  Dale Ruplinger
13  Gerard Buinoud
14  Ed Corney
15  Lance Dreher

Results of the 1988 Mr. Olympia
1 Lee Haney
2 Rich Gaspari
3 Berry DeMey
4 Lee Labrada
5 Gary Strydom
6 Mike Quinn
7 Brian Buchanan
8 Samir Bannout
9 Ron Love
10 Bob Paris
11 Mohamed Benaziza
12 Phil Hill
13 Shawn Ray
14 Mike Ashley
15 Al Beckles
16 Ed Kawak
17 Robby Robinson
18 Peter Hensel
19 Luiz Freitas
20 Ralf Moeller

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Dear Body Building Friends,

“When I first conceived the ‘Mr Olympia’ contest in 1965 I never dreamed that a few years later so many great bodybuilders would be competing together for that title…”

Sincerely Yours
Joe Weider