The Challenge (1958)
Vito Polara is ambitious and wants to get as more power and money as possible. He decides to leave the cigarette smuggling and try to get the total control of the regional fruit and vegetable distribution considered more profitable. He looks for the help of a rural crime Boss.
Director: Francesco Rosi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: September 11, 1958
Cast
- Rosanna Schiaffino - Assunta
- José Suárez - Vito Polara
- Nino Vingelli - Gennaro
- Decimo Cristiani - Salvatore Ajello
- José Jaspe - Raffaele
- Tina Castigliano - Madre di Vito
- Pasquale Cennamo - Fernando Ajello
- Elsa Valentino Ascoli - Madre di Assunta
- Ubaldo Granata - Califano
- Ezio Vergari - Antonio
Screenplay
- Francesco Rosi (Story)
- Suso Cecchi d'Amico (Screenplay)
- Enzo Provenzale (Screenplay)
- Francesco Rosi (Screenplay)
- Enzo Provenzale (Story)
Music: Roman Vlad
Cinematography: Gianni Di Venanzo
Editing: Mario Serandrei
Production: Cinecittà Studios, Lux Film, Vides Cinematografica, Suevia Films
Country: Italy, Spain
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
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Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Challenge about?
- Vito Polara is ambitious and wants to get as more power and money as possible. He decides to leave the cigarette smuggling and try to get the total control of the regional fruit and vegetable distribution considered more profitable. He looks for the help of a rural crime Boss.
- Who directed The Challenge?
- The Challenge was directed by Francesco Rosi.
- Who stars in The Challenge?
- The Challenge stars Rosanna Schiaffino, José Suárez, Nino Vingelli, Decimo Cristiani, José Jaspe, Tina Castigliano.
- How long is The Challenge?
- The Challenge has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is The Challenge?
- The Challenge is a Drama film.
- Where was The Challenge produced?
- The Challenge was produced in Italy, Spain.