The Challenge
1955, English. Directed by Sidney Lumet.
A school bus driver is dismissed by his local school board after refusing to sign a loyalty oath. Produced with assistance from the Fund for the Republic, this unsold television pilot presents the case as an open-ended civic drama, challenging viewers to consider how they would vote.
- Runtime
- 0h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1955
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Reginald Rose, Rod Serling
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How long is The Challenge?
The Challenge runs 28 minutes (0h 28m).
Does The Challenge have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Challenge on?
The Challenge isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1955. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Challenge?
If you liked The Challenge, try Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault, Cheaters, Girl in the Box.
Who directed The Challenge?
The Challenge (1955) was directed by Sidney Lumet and stars Jack Warden, Michael Allen, Arthur Cassell.