The Challenge Poster

The Challenge

59.00% | July 23, 1982 | Action, Drama

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.

Featured Crew

John Frankenheimer
Director
Yoshiyuki Ishida
Production Design
John Sayles
Writer

Cast

Toshirō Mifune
Toshirō Mifune
Toru Yoshida
Donna Kei Benz
Donna Kei Benz
Akiko Yoshida
Atsuo Nakamura
Atsuo Nakamura
Hideo Yoshida