Genres
Production Companies
CBS Theatrical Films
Embassy Pictures
Polyphony Digital
The Challenge
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.
Key Crew
Director: John Frankenheimer
Writer: Ivan Moffat, John Sayles, Richard Maxwell
Producer: Ron Beckman, Robert L. Rosen
Director of Photography: Kōzō Okazaki
Top 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
Videos
The Challenge ≣ 1982 ≣ Trailer
The Challenge (1982) (TV Spot)
