The Challengers
“They race for glory when they race against death!”
Synopsis
Racers compete in the Grand Prix.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE CHALLENGERS 1970 TV movie Darren McGavin, Sean Garrison grand prix racing
Type: Clip • Published 2014-04-13
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie H. Martinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Dick Nelson
- Original Score
- Pete Rugolo
- Original Title
- The Challengers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal/Public Arts Production, Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie H. Martinson
Dick Nelson, Roy Huggins, Robert Hamner
Pete Rugolo
Jack A. Marta
Nick Archer, Edward A. Biery
Roy Huggins
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie H. Martinson
Director
Roy Huggins
Producer
Nick Archer
Editor
Edward A. Biery
Editor
Dick Nelson
Screenplay
Burton Miller
Costume Design
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Pete Rugolo
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Challengers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Challengers about?
Racers compete in the Grand Prix.
Who directed The Challengers?
The Challengers was directed by Leslie H. Martinson.
Who stars in The Challengers?
The principal cast of The Challengers includes Darren McGavin, Sean Garrison, Nico Minardos, Anne Baxter, Richard Conte.
When was The Challengers released and how long is it?
The Challengers was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Challengers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Challengers was composed by Pete Rugolo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Challengers?
The Challengers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).