The Challenge

– Rick, a down-and-out American boxer, is hired to transport a sword to Japan, unaware that the whole ..

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Movie
Rating:
6.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 53 Minutes
Release Year:
1982
The Challenge (1982)

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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Release Date:

23 Jul 1982

Language:

English, Japanese

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

John Frankenheimer

Writer:

Richard Maxwell, John Sayles

Main Actors:

Scott Glenn, Toshirô Mifune, Donna Kei Benz, Atsuo Nakamura

Plot:

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.

Production:

CBS Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
60%