The Challenge (1982)

5.9/10 • 109 min • Action Drama

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.

Cast

Scott Glenn

Toshirō Mifune

Donna Kei Benz

Atsuo Nakamura

Calvin Jung

Clyde Kusatsu

Sab Shimono

Kenta Fukasaku

Shōgo Shimada

Toru Yoshida's Father

Yoshio Inaba

Seiji Miyaguchi

Miiko Taka

Toru Yoshida's Wife

Pat McNamara

Kazunaga Tsuji

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