The Challenge (1982)
He has trained every thought, every muscle, every nerve, for the moment of truth!
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.
Director: John Frankenheimer
Genre: Action, Drama
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: July 23, 1982
Cast
- Scott Glenn - Rick
- Toshirō Mifune - Toru Yoshida
- Donna Kei Benz - Akiko Yoshida
- Atsuo Nakamura - Hideo Yoshida
- Calvin Jung - Ando
- Clyde Kusatsu - Go
- Sab Shimono - Toshio Yoshida
- Kiyoaki Nagai - Kubo
- Kenta Fukasaku - Jiro
- Shōgo Shimada - Toru Yoshida's Father
Screenplay
Music: Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography: Kōzō Okazaki
Editing: John W. Wheeler
Production: Poncher-Rosen-Beckman Productions, CBS Theatrical Films, Polyphony Digital
Country: Japan, United States of America
Language: English, 日本語
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: en
Themes
Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Samurai Bushido Honor and Feudal Japan, Ancient Eastern Dynasties, Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts and Action
Keywords
japan, samurai, sword fight, aikido
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Challenge about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Challenge?
- The Challenge was directed by John Frankenheimer.
- Who stars in The Challenge?
- The Challenge stars Scott Glenn, Toshirō Mifune, Donna Kei Benz, Atsuo Nakamura, Calvin Jung, Clyde Kusatsu.
- How long is The Challenge?
- The Challenge has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is The Challenge?
- The Challenge is a Action, Drama film.
- How much did The Challenge gross?
- The Challenge grossed $4M worldwide.
- Where was The Challenge produced?
- The Challenge was produced in Japan, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Challenge?
- The themes of The Challenge include: Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Samurai Bushido Honor and Feudal Japan, Ancient Eastern Dynasties, Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts and Action.