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  • The Challenge (1958)
  • 87 min | Crime, Drama
The Challenge (1958)
87 min | Crime, Drama

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 ...See moreVito 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 See less
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Director
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Suso Cecchi D'Amico (screenplay) (story) | Enzo Provenzale (screenplay) (story) | Francesco Rosi (screenplay) (story)
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Updated Sep 5, 1958

Release date
Dec 11, 1997 (United States)

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26 cast members
Name Known for
José Suárez
Vito Polara Vito Polara   See fewer
Nino Vingelli
Gennaro Gennaro   See fewer
Decimo Cristiani
Raffaele Raffaele   See fewer
Tina Castigliano
La madre di Vito La madre di Vito   See fewer
Pasquale Cennamo
Salvatore Ajello Salvatore Ajello   See fewer
Elsa Valentino Ascoli
La madre di Assunta La madre di Assunta   See fewer
José Jaspe
Ferdinando Ajello Ferdinando Ajello   See fewer
Elsa Fiore
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Ubaldo Granata
Califano Califano   See fewer
Lia Thomas
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Ezio Vergari
Antonio Antonio   See fewer
Alfredo Visco
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Sigismondo Colesanti
Camorra gang member with speaking scene Camorra gang member with speaking scene   See fewer
Concetta Petito
Actress (uncredited) Actress (uncredited)   See fewer
Rosita Pisano
Actress (uncredited) Actress (uncredited)   See fewer
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