The Challenge
La Sfida
Synopsis
Vito Polara is ambitious and wants to get as more power and money as possible. He decides to leave the cigarette smuggling and try to get the total control of the regional fruit and vegetable distribution considered more profitable. He looks for the help of a rural crime Boss.
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La Sfida (1958) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-10
Top Cast
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Rosanna Schiaffino
Assunta
José Suárez
Vito Polara
Nino Vingelli
Gennaro
Decimo Cristiani
Salvatore Ajello
José Jaspe
Raffaele
Tina Castigliano
Madre di Vito
Pasquale Cennamo
Fernando Ajello
Elsa Valentino Ascoli
Madre di Assunta
Ubaldo Granata
Califano
Ezio Vergari
Antonio
Rosita Pisano
La lavandaia (Uncredited)
Guglielmo Spoletini
Renato Terra
Nello Ascoli
Salvatore Cafiero
Guido Cante
Gennaro Di Napoli
Elsa Fiore
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francesco Rosi
- Screenplay & Story
- Francesco Rosi, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Enzo Provenzale
- Original Score
- Roman Vlad
- Original Title
- La Sfida
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Cinecittà Studios, Lux Film, Vides Cinematografica, Suevia Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francesco Rosi
Francesco Rosi, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Enzo Provenzale
Roman Vlad
Gianni Di Venanzo
Mario Serandrei
Franco Cristaldi
Department Leadership Roster
Marilù Carteny
Costume Design
Mario Serandrei
Editor
Gianni Di Venanzo
Director of Photography
Franco Cristaldi
Producer
Francesco Rosi
Screenplay
Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Screenplay
Francesco Rosi
Director
Enzo Provenzale
Screenplay
Franco Mancini
Production Design
Roman Vlad
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Challenge
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What is The Challenge about?
Vito Polara is ambitious and wants to get as more power and money as possible. He decides to leave the cigarette smuggling and try to get the total control of the regional fruit and vegetable distribution considered more profitable. He looks for the help of a rural crime Boss.
Who directed The Challenge?
The Challenge was directed by Francesco Rosi.
Who stars in The Challenge?
The principal cast of The Challenge includes Rosanna Schiaffino, José Suárez, Nino Vingelli, Decimo Cristiani, José Jaspe.
When was The Challenge released and how long is it?
The Challenge was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Challenge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Challenge was composed by Roman Vlad.