The Challenge

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

Jul 23 1982 R 1h 53m
Action, Drama

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Richard Maxwell, John Sayles, Ivan Moffat

Directed by

John Frankenheimer

Cast

Scott Glenn, Toshirô Mifune, Donna Kei Benz

Crew

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Production Countries

Japan, United States of America

Production Companies

Poncher-Rosen-Beckman Productions, CBS Theatrical Films

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Trailers
The Challenge (1982) (TV Spot)
The Challenge ? 1982 ? Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
2,930
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA