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The Challenge

5.9/10
TMDB54 votes
Original: 109 min

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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About The Challenge

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

The Challenge (1982) is a film in the action, drama genres. Directed by . The cast includes Scott Glenn, Toshirō Mifune, Donna Kei Benz, Atsuo Nakamura.

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Original language
Runtime
109 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
Japan, United States of America
Production companies
Poncher-Rosen-Beckman Productions, CBS Theatrical Films, Polyphony Digital
Writers
Richard Maxwell, John Sayles, Ivan Moffat

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What is The Challenge about?

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.

Who stars in The Challenge?

Scott Glenn, Toshirō Mifune, Donna Kei Benz, Atsuo Nakamura, Calvin Jung, Clyde Kusatsu. See the cast cards above for character names.

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