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The Challenge

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

★ 5.9 / 10 (53 votes)July 23, 1982109 minEN
ActionDrama

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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Movie facts

Release dateJuly 23, 1982
StatusReleased
Runtime109 min
Rating★ 5.9 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageJapanese, English
CountryJapan, United States of America
Budget—
Revenue$3,600,000
ProductionPoncher-Rosen-Beckman Productions, CBS Theatrical Films, Polyphony Digital
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Crew

Director

John Frankenheimer

Writers

John Sayles, Ivan Moffat, Richard Maxwell

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Cast

Scott GlennScott GlennRick
Toshirō MifuneToshirō MifuneToru Yoshida
Donna Kei BenzDonna Kei BenzAkiko Yoshida
Atsuo NakamuraAtsuo NakamuraHideo Yoshida
Calvin JungCalvin JungAndo
Clyde KusatsuClyde KusatsuGo
Sab ShimonoSab ShimonoToshio Yoshida
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Kiyoaki NagaiKubo
Kenta FukasakuKenta FukasakuJiro
Shōgo ShimadaShōgo ShimadaToru Yoshida's Father
Yoshio InabaYoshio InabaInstructor
Seiji MiyaguchiSeiji MiyaguchiOld Man
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