
Cash on Demand(1961)
A charming but ruthless criminal holds the family of a bank manager hostage as part of a cold-blooded plan to steal £90,000.


“The fabulous Jayne. A terrific draw in any situation !”
Jailed for his role in a gang heist and ditched by its female leader (Jayne Mansfield), a widower (Anthony Quayle) decides to keep the loot.

Jayne Mansfield
Billy

Anthony Quayle
Jim

Carl Möhner
Kristy

Peter Reynolds
Buddy

Barbara Mullen
Ma Piper

Robert Brown
Bob Crowther

Dermot Walsh
Detective Sergeant Willis

Edward Judd
DS Gittens

Patrick Holt
Max

John Bennett
Spider
The Challenge is a drama, thriller film released in 1960 exploring themes of extortion. Directed by John Gilling, it stars Jayne Mansfield, Anthony Quayle, Carl Möhner. Jailed for his role in a gang heist and ditched by its female leader (Jayne Mansfield), a widower (Anthony Quayle) decides to keep the loot.
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