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The Challenge(1960)
Status: Released
Date: 1960-05-17
55%
10 Votes
Time: 1h 41m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
Alexandra Films
Movie: The Challenge
Top 10 Billed Cast
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
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