The Challenge (1958)
La sfida (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 27min
- Crime, Drama
- 06 Sep 1958 (Italy)
- Movie
Vito Polara is a young ambitious man from the slums of Naples, who wants to get as much power and money as possible. He decides to quit smuggling cigarettes and tries to take over the local fruit and vegetable distribution, which is...
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- 5 wins & 6 nominations.
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Cast
| Rosanna Schiaffino | ... |
Assunta
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| José Suárez | ... |
Vito Polara
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| Nino Vingelli | ... |
Gennaro
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Decimo Cristiani | ... |
Raffaele
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Tina Castigliano | ... |
Madre di Vito
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Pasquale Cennamo | ... |
Salvatore Ajello
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Elsa Valentino Ascoli | ... |
Madre di Assunta
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| José Jaspe | ... |
Ferdinando Ajello
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Nello Ascoli |
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Salvatore Cafiero |
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Guido Cante |
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Gennaro Di Napoli |
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Elsa Fiore |
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Ferdinando Gerra |
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Ubaldo Granata | ... |
Califano
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Giosué Ippolito |
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Mario Laurentino |
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| Guglielmo Spoletini |
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Pasquale Tartaro |
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Lia Thomas |
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Ezio Vergari | ... |
Antonio
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Alfredo Visco |
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Concetta Petito | ... |
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Rosita Pisano | ... |
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Directed by
| Francesco Rosi | ||
Written by
| Suso Cecchi D'Amico | ... | (screenplay) |
| Suso Cecchi D'Amico | ... | (story) |
| Enzo Provenzale | ... | (screenplay) |
| Enzo Provenzale | ... | (story) |
| Francesco Rosi | ... | (screenplay) |
| Francesco Rosi | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Franco Cristaldi | ... | producer |
| Enzo Provenzale | ... | producer |
Music by
| Roman Vlad | ||
Cinematography by
| Gianni Di Venanzo | ||
Editing by
| Mario Serandrei | ||
Editorial Department
| Eva Latini | ... | assistant editor |
| Marisa Letti | ... | assistant editor |
Costume Design by
| Marilù Carteny | ||
Makeup Department
| Marcello Ceccarelli | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Gianni Cecchin | ... | production secretary |
| Umberto Della Monica | ... | production secretary |
| Francesco Manco | ... | production secretary (as Franco Manco) |
| Gino Millozza | ... | production supervisor |
| Enzo Provenzale | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Nando Cicero | ... | second assistant director |
| Roberto Pariante | ... | second second assistant director |
| Giulio Questi | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Franco Mancini | ... | set designer |
Sound Department
| Ovidio Del Grande | ... | sound |
| Oscar Di Santo | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ermanno Consolazione | ... | still photographer |
| Erico Menczer | ... | camera operator |
| Otello Spila | ... | assistant camera |
Additional Crew
| Aldo Giuffrè | ... | voice dubbing: José Suárez (uncredited) |
| Vittoria Martello | ... | voice dubbing: Rosanna Schiaffino (uncredited) |
| Achille Millo | ... | voice dubbing: Decimo Cristiani (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Lux Film (1958) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Interpeninsular (1958) (Spain) (theatrical)
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Storyline
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Vito Polara is a young ambitious man from the slums of Naples, who wants to get as much power and money as possible. He decides to quit smuggling cigarettes and tries to take over the local fruit and vegetable distribution, which is considered more profitable. After challenging the rural crime boss of the local Camorra, Vito becomes part of his gang and soon his life changes. He moves to a new luxurious seaside apartment and plans to start a family with the beautiful Assunta. At their wedding party, however, and later on, he's about to see who the real boss is. Written by 1felco |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Italian censorship visa # 26331 delivered on 4 March 1958. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Filmmaker and the Labyrinth (2004). See more » |