The Challenge

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.

Release Date

Jul 23, 1982

Runtime

1h 49m

Director

John Frankenheimer

Country

Japan, United States of America

Company

Poncher-Rosen-Beckman Productions, CBS Theatrical Films, Polyphony Digital

Revenue

$3,600,000