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The Challenge (1982)

He has trained every thought, every muscle, every nerve, for the moment of truth!

5.91h 49mAction • Drama
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Synopsis

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.

Movie Information

Director
John Frankenheimer
Writers
Richard Maxwell, John Sayles, Ivan Moffat
Release Year
1982
Runtime
109 minutes
Genre
Action, Drama
Language
EN
Country
Japan, United States of America
Status
Released
Rating
5.9 / 10 (52 votes)

Top Cast

Scott Glenn
Scott Glenn
Rick
Toshirō Mifune
Toshirō Mifune
Toru Yoshida
Donna Kei Benz
Donna Kei Benz
Akiko Yoshida
Atsuo Nakamura
Atsuo Nakamura
Hideo Yoshida
Calvin Jung
Calvin Jung
Ando
Clyde Kusatsu
Clyde Kusatsu
Go
Sab Shimono
Sab Shimono
Toshio Yoshida
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Kiyoaki Nagai
Kubo

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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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