The Challenge
Synopsis
A school bus driver is dismissed by his local school board after refusing to sign a loyalty oath. Produced with assistance from the Fund for the Republic, this unsold television pilot presents the case as an open-ended civic drama, challenging viewers to consider how they would vote.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Screenplay & Story
- Reginald Rose, Rod Serling
- Original Title
- The Challenge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Dakota Productions, The Fund for the Republic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lumet
Reginald Rose, Rod Serling
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Sidney Lumet
Director
Reginald Rose
Writer
Rod Serling
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What is The Challenge about?
A school bus driver is dismissed by his local school board after refusing to sign a loyalty oath. Produced with assistance from the Fund for the Republic, this unsold television pilot presents the case as an open-ended civic drama, challenging viewers to consider how they would vote.
Who directed The Challenge?
The Challenge was directed by Sidney Lumet.
Who stars in The Challenge?
The principal cast of The Challenge includes Jack Warden, Michael Allen, Arthur Cassell, Andrew Duggan.
When was The Challenge released and how long is it?
The Challenge was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 28m.