Movie

The Challenge

★ 7.0(4)19701h 14m

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Where to watch The Challenge

🇲🇽 Mexico

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Good to know

Director: George McCowan
Release date: 1970-02-10
Runtime: 1h 14m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox Television

About The Challenge

The Challenge is a 1970 movie in the War, Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by George McCowan, starring Darren McGavin, Broderick Crawford and James Whitmore. It has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Challenge in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

All-out war between the United States and an Asian country is averted when the two sides agree to settle their differences by each choosing a single soldier as champion and having the two men fight to the death on an isolated island.

Cast

Darren McGavin

Jacob Gallery

Broderick Crawford

Gen. Lewis Meyers

James Whitmore

Overman

Skip Homeier

Lyman George

Paul Lukas

Dr. Nagy

Sam Elliott

Bryant

Mako

Yuro

Adolph Caesar

Clarence Opano

Andre Philippe

Swiss Official

Arianne Ulmer

Sarah

Davis Roberts

Scientist

Byron Morrow

Defense Secretary

Themes & keywords

islandfight to the deathbooby trap

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Challenge in Mexico?+

The Challenge is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Challenge on Netflix?+

The Challenge is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Challenge?+

The Challenge has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

Who stars in The Challenge?+

The Challenge stars Darren McGavin, Broderick Crawford, James Whitmore, Skip Homeier and Paul Lukas.

When did The Challenge come out?+

The Challenge is a 1970 movie directed by George McCowan.

What genre is The Challenge?+

The Challenge is War, Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Challenge?+

The Challenge was directed by George McCowan.