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The Challenge (1982)

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

5.9audience score
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Released July 23, 1982Runtime 1h 49mDirector John Frankenheimer

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 of The Challenge

Scott Glenn

Scott Glenn

Rick
Toshirō Mifune

Toshirō Mifune

Toru Yoshida
Donna Kei Benz

Donna Kei Benz

Akiko Yoshida
Atsuo Nakamura

Atsuo Nakamura

Hideo Yoshida
Calvin Jung

Calvin Jung

Ando
Clyde Kusatsu

Clyde Kusatsu

Go
Sab Shimono

Sab Shimono

Toshio Yoshida
Kenta Fukasaku

Kenta Fukasaku

Jiro
Shōgo Shimada

Shōgo Shimada

Toru Yoshida's Father
Yoshio Inaba

Yoshio Inaba

Instructor
Seiji Miyaguchi

Seiji Miyaguchi

Old Man
Miiko Taka

Miiko Taka

Toru Yoshida's Wife

About The Challenge

Where can I watch The Challenge?

The Challenge is available to rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.

Who stars in The Challenge?

The Challenge stars Scott Glenn, Toshirō Mifune, Donna Kei Benz, Atsuo Nakamura, Calvin Jung.

Who directed The Challenge?

The Challenge was directed by John Frankenheimer.

How long is The Challenge?

The Challenge has a runtime of 1h 49m.

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.