Drama ·Thriller · United Kingdom · 1960 · 1h 41m

The Challenge

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Director
John Gilling
Cast
Jayne Mansfield as Billy Anthony Quayle as Jim Carl Möhner as Kristy Peter Reynolds as Buddy Barbara Mullen as Ma Piper Robert Brown as Bob Crowther
Crew
Gordon Dines — Director of Photography John Victor-Smith — Editor Bill McGuffie — Original Music Composer John Gilling — Screenplay John Gilling — Story John Temple-Smith — Producer
Tagline

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.

Mood & Themes
extortion
Key Collaborators
John Gilling Director Gordon Dines Director of Photography John Victor-Smith Editor Bill McGuffie Original Music Composer John Gilling Screenplay John Gilling Story John Temple-Smith Producer Thomas N. Morahan Production Design
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