The Challenge (1960 film)

The Challenge
Directed by	John Gilling
Produced by	John Temple-Smith
Written by	John Gilling
Starring	Jayne Mansfield and Anthony Quayle
Music by	Bill McGuffie
Cinematography	Gordon Dines
Edited by	Alan Osbiston and John Victor-Smith
Production company	Alexandra
Distributed by	J. Arthur Rank Film Distributors (UK)
Release date	17 May 1960 (London) (UK)
Running time	101 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

The Challenge, released as It Takes a Thief in the United States, is a 1960 British neo noir crime film directed by John Gilling and starring Jayne Mansfield and Anthony Quayle.

Mansfield plays Billy, a ruthless gang leader who dumps gang member Maxton when he is convicted of robbery. Maxton serves his time, then recovers the stolen loot when he's released. Billy and her gang then kidnap Maxton's son and demand money as ransom.