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The Challenge (1960)

Movie ★ 5.5 101 min

Drama Thriller

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.

John Gilling Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 17, 1960
Runtime
101 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0053958
Language
Studio
Alexandra Films

Themes

Cast

Jayne Mansfield Jayne Mansfield Billy Anthony Quayle Anthony Quayle Jim Carl Möhner Carl Möhner Kristy Peter Reynolds Peter Reynolds Buddy Barbara Mullen Barbara Mullen Ma Piper Robert Brown Robert Brown Bob Crowther Dermot Walsh Dermot Walsh Detective Sergeant Willis Edward Judd Edward Judd DS Gittens Patrick Holt Patrick Holt Max John Bennett John Bennett Spider Percy Herbert Percy Herbert Shop Steward John Stratton John Stratton Rick Lorraine Clewes Mrs Rick Bill McGuffie Nightclub Pianist Arthur Brough Arthur Brough Landlord Peter Pike Joey Liane Marelli Striptease Artiste Lloyd Lamble Lloyd Lamble Dr. Westerly

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Challenge about?
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.
Who directed The Challenge?
The Challenge was directed by John Gilling.
Who stars in The Challenge?
The Challenge stars Jayne Mansfield, Anthony Quayle, Carl Möhner, Peter Reynolds.
When was The Challenge released?
The Challenge is a 1960 drama, thriller film.
Where can I watch The Challenge?
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