The Challengers

Introducing Japanese young people to challenge the forefront of overseas sports., Race-car drivers in pursuit of the world championship. Darren McGavin, Anne Baxter. Cody: Sean Garrison. Nealy: Farley Granger. Angel: Sal Mineo. Paco: Nico Minardos. Mary: Juliet Mills. Cat: Susan Clark. Leslie Martinson directed., This made-for-TV Grand Prix melodrama top-bills Darren McGavin as a veteran racer whose wife wants him to retire. A secondary plot involves Sean Garrison and Nico Minardos, who carry their on-track rivalry into their private lives.