The Challenge
“He has trained every thought, every muscle, every nerve, for the moment of truth!”
5.9
Rating
(49 votes)
1h 49m
Runtime
1982
Released
2
Popularity
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.
Status
Released
Original Title
The Challenge
Release Date
1982-07-23
Languages
English, Japanese
Revenue
USD 3,600,000
Directors
Writers
John SaylesWriter
Ivan MoffatWriter
Richard MaxwellWriter
