The Challenge(1960)
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The Challenge Synopsis
Jailed for his role in a gang heist and ditched by its female leader (Jayne Mansfield), a widower (Anthony Quayle) decides to keep the loot.
The Challenge (1960) is a drama and thriller film directed by John Gilling, released on May 17, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Jayne Mansfield, Anthony Quayle, Carl Möhner and Peter Reynolds. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- John Gilling
- Writers:
- John Gilling, John Gilling
- Producers:
- John Temple-Smith
- Cinematographer:
- Gordon Dines
- Composer:
- Bill McGuffie
- Production:
- Alexandra Films
- Status:
- Released
The Challenge Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jayne Mansfield
as Billy
Anthony Quayle
as Jim
Carl Möhner
as Kristy
Peter Reynolds
as Buddy
Barbara Mullen
as Ma Piper
Robert Brown
as Bob Crowther
Dermot Walsh
as Detective Sergeant Willis
Edward Judd
as DS Gittens
Patrick Holt
as Max
John Bennett
as Spider
Percy Herbert
as Shop Steward
John Stratton
as Rick
Key crew
Directed by John Gilling, written by John Gilling and John Gilling, produced by John Temple-Smith.
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The Challenge Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Challenge – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Challenge online?
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The Challenge (1960) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Challenge?
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The main cast of The Challenge (1960) includes Jayne Mansfield, Anthony Quayle, Carl Möhner, Peter Reynolds and Barbara Mullen. The film was directed by John Gilling. 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 May 17, 1960 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Challenge worth watching?
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The Challenge (1960) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.