

The Challenge (1982)
He has trained every thought, every muscle, every nerve, for the moment of truth!
54 votes on TMDBReleased 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
Rick
Toshirō Mifune
Toru Yoshida
Donna Kei Benz
Akiko Yoshida
Atsuo Nakamura
Hideo Yoshida
Calvin Jung
Ando
Clyde Kusatsu
Go
Sab Shimono
Toshio Yoshida
Kenta Fukasaku
Jiro
Shōgo Shimada
Toru Yoshida's Father
Yoshio Inaba
Instructor
Seiji Miyaguchi
Old Man
Miiko Taka
Toru Yoshida's WifeAbout 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.
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