The Challenge (1982)

5.9/10 • 109 min • Action Drama

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.

Cast

Scott Glenn

Rick

Toshirō Mifune

Toru Yoshida

Donna Kei Benz

Akiko Yoshida

Atsuo Nakamura

Hideo Yoshida

Calvin Jung

Ando

Clyde Kusatsu

Go

Sab Shimono

Toshio Yoshida

Kenta Fukasaku

Jiro

Shōgo Shimada

Toru Yoshida's Father

Yoshio Inaba

Instructor

Seiji Miyaguchi

Old Man

Miiko Taka

Toru Yoshida's Wife

Pat McNamara

Fight Promoter

Kazunaga Tsuji

Hashimoto

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