The Challenge (1970 film)

The Challenge
GenreAction
Drama
Thriller
War
Written byMarc Norman
Directed byGeorge McCowan (as Alan Smithee)
StarringDarren McGavin
Mako
Music byHarry Geller
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducersJay Cipes
Ed Palmer
CinematographyJohn M. Nickolaus Jr.
EditorsJoseph Gluck
Stanford Tischler
Running time74 minutes
Production company20th Century Fox Television
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseFebruary 10, 1970 (1970-02-10)
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The Challenge is a 1970 made-for-television movie war film starring Darren McGavin and Mako. Director George McCowan chose to hide his involvement by using the pseudonym Alan Smithee (spelled Allen Smithee in the credits). This was the last film appearance of Paul Lukas.