The Challengers (1990): Cast
The Challengers is a 1990 family drama directed by Eric Till, starring Gema Zamprogna as Mackie / Mac Daniels, Gwynyth Walsh and Eric Christmas. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
English What Is The Challengers About?
The premise of The Challengers without spoilers.
After her father's death, Mackie relocates to a new town and seeks acceptance by joining a local gang. When she discovers the group enforces a boys‑only rule, she devises a bold scheme to infiltrate it. Her daring plan initially seems to work, but soon unravels, leading to unexpected consequences.
The Challengers Themes & Keywords
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- baton twirling
- baton
- talent show
- baseball cap
- hockey stick
- hose
- old man
- garbage can
- video
- watching video
- home movie
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- small town
- reference to madonna
- river
- boat
- ice cream
- summer
- widow
- firecracker
- recreation center
- sticking out one's tongue
- climbing trellis
- child's point of view
- children
- bedroom
- new house
- friendship
- photograph
- keyboard
- roof
- bicycle
- moving
- cross dressing
- funeral
- single parent
- single mother
- singing
- mother daughter relationship
- band
- girl disguised as boy
- canadian
- canada
- gender
- gender bender
- gender disguise
- girl dresses as a boy
- boy
- girl
- family relationships
The Challengers Cast & Characters
Gema Zamprogna leads the cast as Mackie / Mac Daniels, with Gwynyth Walsh as Angie Daniels and Eric Christmas as Zack. Directed by Eric Till; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Eric Till
- Gema Zamprogna as Mackie / Mac Daniels
- Gwynyth Walsh as Angie Daniels
- Eric Christmas as Zack
- Steven Andrade as Jonathan
More from Eric Till
More films directed by Eric Till, best-rated first: Luther, Duct Tape Forever, Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace and The Girl Next Door.
The Challengers Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Uma Turma do Barulho” and “Marie et sa bande”.
- Also known as
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- Uma Turma do Barulho
- Marie et sa bande
- Bouřňáci
- Претенденты
- Le défi de Marie
- Mackien salaisuus
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The Challengers FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Challengers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Challengers?
The Challengers runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Challengers released?
The Challengers was released on October 14, 1990.
Who directed The Challengers?
The Challengers was directed by Eric Till.
More films by Eric Till Who is in the cast of The Challengers?
The Challengers stars Gema Zamprogna as Mackie / Mac Daniels, Gwynyth Walsh as Angie Daniels and Eric Christmas as Zack, among 4 credited actors.
Does The Challengers have a post-credit scene?
No. The Challengers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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