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What it's about
In 1865, the unconquered Matterhorn beckons; former rivals, Italian Carrel and Englishman Whymper, hope to climb it together, but national rivalry intervenes. Rival parties dangerously race for the summit in realistic, well-photographed climbing scenes; but when the mountain is climbed, the danger is far from over...
Cast and crew
- Director
- Milton Rosmer, Vincent Korda, Luis Trenker
- Starring
- Robert Douglas, Frank Birch, Geoffrey Wardwell
Details
- Release date
- Sep 1, 1939
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
Where to Watch The Challenge (1938) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Challenge in the United States?
- The Challenge is available with a subscription or free with a participating library card in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Artiflix (4K).
- Can I stream The Challenge or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD).
- Can I watch The Challenge for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Artiflix (4K).
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