Storyline
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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Cast & Crew
Scott 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
Shōgo Shimada
Toru Yoshida's Father
Yoshio Inaba
Instructor
Seiji Miyaguchi
Old Man
Frequently Asked Questions
The Challenge was released on July 23, 1982.
The runtime of The Challenge is 1h 49m.
The Challenge is a Action, Drama movie.
The Challenge has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Challenge is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Challenge was directed by John Frankenheimer.
The main cast of The Challenge includes Scott Glenn, Toshirō Mifune, Donna Kei Benz.
The Challenge is originally in English.