The Challenge(1970)
The Challenge Synopsis
All-out war between the United States and an Asian country is averted when the two sides agree to settle their differences by each choosing a single soldier as champion and having the two men fight to the death on an isolated island.
The Challenge (1970) is a war, drama and tv movie film directed by George McCowan, released on February 10, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Darren McGavin, Broderick Crawford, James Whitmore and Skip Homeier. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- George McCowan
- Writers:
- Arthur Semon, Marc Norman
- Producers:
- Jay Cipes, Ed Palmer
- Cinematographer:
- John M. Nickolaus Jr.
- Composer:
- Harry Geller
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox Television
- Status:
- Released
The Challenge Cast & Crew
Main cast
Darren McGavin
as Jacob Gallery
Broderick Crawford
as Gen. Lewis Meyers
James Whitmore
as Overman
Skip Homeier
as Lyman George
Paul Lukas
as Dr. Nagy
Sam Elliott
as Bryant
Mako
as Yuro
Adolph Caesar
as Clarence Opano
- Andre Philippe
Andre Philippe
as Swiss Official
- Arianne Ulmer
Arianne Ulmer
as Sarah
Davis Roberts
as Scientist
Byron Morrow
as Defense Secretary
Key crew
Directed by George McCowan, written by Arthur Semon and Marc Norman, produced by Jay Cipes and Ed Palmer.
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The Challenge Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Challenge – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Challenge online?
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Who stars in The Challenge?
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The main cast of The Challenge (1970) includes Darren McGavin, Broderick Crawford, James Whitmore, Skip Homeier and Paul Lukas. The film was directed by George McCowan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Challenge released?
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The Challenge was released on February 10, 1970 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is The Challenge worth watching?
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The Challenge (1970) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.