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The Challenge

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

Duration

1h 49m

Release

23 Jul 1982

Country

United States

Language

English

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.

Plot

A down-and-out American boxer becomes involved in a feud between two Japanese brothers.

Cast

Scott GlennToshirô MifuneDonna Kei Benz

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 6.2/10Rotten Tomatoes: 53%

Details

Director

John Frankenheimer

Writers

Richard MaxwellJohn SaylesIvan Moffat

Revenue

$3,600,000

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