The Challenge (1982)
The Challenge is a 1982 action movie directed by John Frankenheimer, with a running time of 1h 49m. It stars Scott Glenn, Toshirō Mifune and Donna Kei Benz.
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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What is The Challenge about?
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.
When was The Challenge released?
The Challenge was released on 23 July 1982.
How long is The Challenge?
The Challenge runs 1h 49m.
Who made The Challenge?
The Challenge was directed by John Frankenheimer.
Where can I watch The Challenge?
The Challenge is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch The Challenge
Cast
- Scott Glenn as Rick
- Toshirō Mifune as Toru Yoshida
- Donna Kei Benz as Akiko Yoshida
- Atsuo Nakamura as Hideo Yoshida
- Calvin Jung as Ando
- Clyde Kusatsu as Go
- Sab Shimono as Toshio Yoshida
- Kiyoaki Nagai as Kubo
- Kenta Fukasaku as Jiro
- Shōgo Shimada as Toru Yoshida's Father
- Yoshio Inaba as Instructor
- Seiji Miyaguchi as Old Man