The Challenge

May 17, 1960

1h 41m

★ 5.3

The fabulous Jayne. A terrific draw in any situation !

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Thriller

Production Companies

Alexandra Films

The Challenge Trailers

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Cast

Billy

Jayne Mansfield

Jim

Anthony Quayle

Kristy

Carl Möhner

Buddy

Peter Reynolds

Ma Piper

Barbara Mullen

Bob Crowther

Robert Brown

Detective Sergeant Willis

Dermot Walsh

DS Gittens

Edward Judd

Max

Patrick Holt

Spider

John Bennett

Shop Steward

Percy Herbert

Rick

John Stratton

Terry is a small-time car dealer trying to leave his shady past behind and start a family. Martine is a beautiful model from Terry's old neighbourhood who knows that Terry is no angel. When Martine proposes a foolproof plan to rob a bank, Terry recognises the danger but realises this may be the opportunity of a lifetime.

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