The Challenge

The Challenge(1982)

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

July 23, 1982
1h 49m
IMDb6.22,741
RT53%
TMDB5.849

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.

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$3.6M

Details

Original Language

en

Country

Japan, United States of America

Production

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

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