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The Challenge is a British film of genre Drama directed by John Gilling released in USA on 1 february 1961 with Jayne Mansfield
The Challenge (1960)
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Add to a movie listThe Challenge, released as It Takes a Thief in the United States, is a 1960 British crime film directed by John Gilling and starring Jayne Mansfield and Anthony Quayle.
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Mansfield plays Billy, a ruthless gang leader who dumps gang member Kristy when he is convicted of robbery. Kristy serves his time, then recovers the stolen loot when he's released. Billy and her gang then kidnap Kristy's son and demand money as ransom.Actors
Jayne Mansfield
(Billy)
Anthony Quayle
(Jim)
Carl Möhner
(Kristy)
Barbara Mullen
(Ma Piper)
Robert Brown
(Bob Crowther)
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