The Challenge

The Challenge

1982
1h 49min

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.

Storyline

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.

    Released
    23 July 1982
    Runtime
    1h 49min
    Director
    Revenue
    $3,600,000
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    Poncher-Rosen-Beckman Productions, CBS Theatrical Films, Embassy Pictures, Polyphony Digital
Cast

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