

The Challenge
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1982-07-23 • 1h 49m
He has trained every thought, every muscle, every nerve, for the moment of truth!
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.
- Directors
- John Frankenheimer
- Writters
- Richard Maxwell, John Sayles, Ivan Moffat

The Challenge
Visit website1982-07-23 • 1h 49m
6.0/10 • 46
He has trained every thought, every muscle, every nerve, for the moment of truth!
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.
- Directors
- John Frankenheimer
- Writters
- Richard Maxwell, John Sayles, Ivan Moffat
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsScott Glenn
Rick
Toshirō Mifune
Toru Yoshida
Donna Kei Benz
Akiko Yoshida
Atsuo Nakamura
Hideo Yoshida
Calvin Jung
Ando
Clyde Kusatsu
Go
Sab Shimono
Toshio Yoshida
Kiyoaki Nagai
Kubo
Kenta Fukasaku
Jiro
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- English
- Budget
- --
- Revenue
- $3,600,000.00
- Keywords
- japansamuraisword fightaikido