

The Challenge
1982-07-23 · 109 min · ★ 5.9
Rick, a down-and-out American boxer, is hired to transport a sword to Japan, unaware that the whole thing is a set up in a bitter blood-feud between two brothers, one who follows the traditional path of the samurai and the other a businessman. At the behest of the businessman, Rick undertakes samurai training from the other brother, but joins his cause. He also becomes romantically involved with the samurai's daughter.
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Production details
- Directors
- John Frankenheimer
- Production companies
- Poncher-Rosen-Beckman Productions, CBS Theatrical Films, Polyphony Digital
- Countries
- Japan, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 3,600,000
Top Cast
Scott GlennRick
Toshirō MifuneToru Yoshida
Donna Kei BenzAkiko Yoshida
Atsuo NakamuraHideo Yoshida
Calvin JungAndo
Clyde KusatsuGo
Sab ShimonoToshio Yoshida
Kenta FukasakuJiro
Shōgo ShimadaToru Yoshida's Father
Yoshio InabaInstructor
Seiji MiyaguchiOld Man
Miiko TakaToru Yoshida's Wife
Pat McNamaraFight Promoter
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