The Challenge
Originally released in 1938. The Challenge is a romance/adventure film. directed by Luis Trenker. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Douglas, Luis Trenker, and Joan Gardner
Synopsis
Dramatization of the first climbing of the Matterhorn in 1865.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 14, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Robert Douglas
as Edward Whymper
Luis Trenker
as Jean Antoine Carrel
Joan Gardner
as Felicitas - His Daughter
Frank Birch
as Rev. Charles Hudson
Geoffrey Wardwell
as Lord Francis Douglas
Moran Caplat
as Hadow
Lyonel Watts
as Morris - Publisher
Mary Clare
as His Mother
Fred Groves
as Favre
Laurence Baskcomb
as The Podesta - Mayor
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- London Films Productions
- Denham Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Challenge about?
Dramatization of the first climbing of the Matterhorn in 1865.
Who directed The Challenge?
The Challenge was directed by Luis Trenker.
How long is The Challenge?
The Challenge has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was The Challenge released?
The Challenge was released on September 14, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Challenge?
The main cast of The Challenge includes Robert Douglas, Luis Trenker, Joan Gardner, Frank Birch, Geoffrey Wardwell.