(The Challenge)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Japan,

United States of America

Genres:

Action,

Drama

Runtime:

109 minutes

Year:

1982

Directors:

John Frankenheimer

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Production companies:

Poncher-Rosen-Beckman Productions,

CBS Theatrical Films,

Polyphony Digital

Actors:

Rick

Toru Yoshida

Akiko Yoshida

Hideo Yoshida

Ando

Crews:

Director

Production Design

Writer

Producer

Original Music Composer