The Challenge of Ideas [173641] Released: 1961-01-01 Revenue: $0 Budget: $0 Profit: $0 Runtime: 30 mins Popularity: 0.1632 Vote Average: 3.5 Vote Count: 1 Overview: Various celebrities and news-media figures discuss the polarization of politics between the Western Allies of the United States and the Soviet bloc, pointing out the need for vigilance and action to protect democracy in the U.S. and abroad. Cast [5] John WayneSelf Helen HayesNarrator Frank McGeeSelf Lowell ThomasSelf Edward R. MurrowSelf- Narrator Trailers