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The Challenge (1982)

The Challenge (1982)

Action Drama

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

Release Date: 1982, July 23
Directors: John Frankenheimer
Countries: Japan, United States of America
Production: Poncher-Rosen-Beckman Productions, CBS Theatrical Films, Polyphony Digital
Cast: Scott Glenn, Pat McNamara, Toshirō Mifune, Yoshio Inaba, Seiji Miyaguchi, Clyde Kusatsu, Calvin Jung, Sab Shimono, Atsuo Nakamura, Toshio Chiba, Sanae Nakahara, Kazunaga Tsuji

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.

Keywords:

samurai japan sword fight aikido