The Challenge (1982-07-23)
He has trained every thought, every muscle, every nerve, for the moment of truth!
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.
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Status: Released
Release Date: 1982-07-23
Runtime: 1h 49m
Director: John Frankenheimer
Writer: John Sayles, Ivan Moffat, Richard Maxwell
