The Challenge
The Challenge

The Challenge (1982)

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

5.8 (49 votes)
1h 49m
July 23, 1982
English

Synopsis

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.

Director

John Frankenheimer

Writers

John Sayles, Ivan Moffat, Richard Maxwell

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Original Title

The Challenge

Status

Released

Budget

N/A

Revenue

$3,600,000

Production

Poncher-Rosen-Beckman Productions, CBS Theatrical Films, Polyphony Digital