The Challenge
“The fabulous Jayne. A terrific draw in any situation !”
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.
Top Cast
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Jayne Mansfield
Billy
Anthony Quayle
Jim
Carl Möhner
Kristy
Peter Reynolds
Buddy
Barbara Mullen
Ma Piper
Robert Brown
Bob Crowther
Dermot Walsh
Detective Sergeant Willis
Edward Judd
DS Gittens
Patrick Holt
Max
John Bennett
Spider
Percy Herbert
Shop Steward
John Stratton
Rick
Lorraine Clewes
Mrs Rick
Bill McGuffie
Nightclub Pianist
Arthur Brough
Landlord
Peter Pike
Joey
Liane Marelli
Striptease Artiste
Lloyd Lamble
Dr. Westerly
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Gilling
- Screenplay & Story
- John Gilling
- Original Score
- Bill McGuffie
- Original Title
- The Challenge
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Alexandra Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Gilling
John Gilling
Bill McGuffie
Gordon Dines
John Victor-Smith
John Temple-Smith
Department Leadership Roster
John Gilling
Director
John Gilling
Screenplay
John Victor-Smith
Editor
Thomas N. Morahan
Production Design
John Temple-Smith
Producer
Bill McGuffie
Original Music Composer
Gordon Dines
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Challenge
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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 principal cast of The Challenge includes Jayne Mansfield, Anthony Quayle, Carl Möhner, Peter Reynolds, Barbara Mullen.
When was The Challenge released and how long is it?
The Challenge was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Challenge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Challenge was composed by Bill McGuffie.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Challenge?
The Challenge holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).