The Challenge

The Challenge

23/7/1982 1h 49m 5.8/10

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

Top Billed Cast

Toshirō Mifune

Toshirō Mifune

Toru Yoshida

Scott Glenn

Scott Glenn

Rick

Atsuo Nakamura

Atsuo Nakamura

Hideo Yoshida

Clyde Kusatsu

Clyde Kusatsu

Go

Calvin Jung

Calvin Jung

Ando

Donna Kei Benz

Donna Kei Benz

Akiko Yoshida

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