The Challenge(1982)
“He has trained every thought, every muscle, every nerve, for the moment of truth!”
Overview
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.
Director
John Frankenheimer
Studio
Poncher-Rosen-Beckman Productions
Revenue
$4M
Cast
Scott Glenn
as Rick
Toshirō Mifune
as Toru Yoshida
Donna Kei Benz
as Akiko Yoshida
Atsuo Nakamura
as Hideo Yoshida
Calvin Jung
as Ando
Clyde Kusatsu
as Go
Sab Shimono
as Toshio Yoshida
Kiyoaki Nagai
as Kubo
Kenta Fukasaku
as Jiro
Shōgo Shimada
as Toru Yoshida's Father
Yoshio Inaba
as Instructor
Seiji Miyaguchi
as Old Man
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1982
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
Japanese
Rating
5.9 / 10
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Poncher-Rosen-Beckman Productions • CBS Theatrical Films • Polyphony Digital
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Where can I watch The Challenge?▼
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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 directed The Challenge?▼
The Challenge was directed by John Frankenheimer and released in 1982. It is a action, drama film.
How long is The Challenge?▼
The Challenge has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
Who stars in The Challenge?▼
The cast of The Challenge includes Scott Glenn as Rick, Toshirō Mifune as Toru Yoshida, Donna Kei Benz as Akiko Yoshida, Atsuo Nakamura as Hideo Yoshida, Calvin Jung as Ando and more.
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