The Challenge

The Challenge

He has trained every thought, every muscle, every nerve, for the moment of truth!

5.8 /10 49 votes
July 23, 1982 1h 49m Released

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.

Key Information

Director John Frankenheimer
Writers Richard Maxwell, John Sayles
Studio Poncher-Rosen-Beckman Productions
Rating 5.8/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Scott Glenn

Scott Glenn

Rick

Toshirō Mifune

Toshirō Mifune

Toru Yoshida

Donna Kei Benz

Donna Kei Benz

Akiko Yoshida

Atsuo Nakamura

Atsuo Nakamura

Hideo Yoshida

Calvin Jung

Calvin Jung

Ando

Clyde Kusatsu

Clyde Kusatsu

Go

Sab Shimono

Sab Shimono

Toshio Yoshida

Kiyoaki Nagai

Kubo

Kenta Fukasaku

Kenta Fukasaku

Jiro

Shōgo Shimada

Shōgo Shimada

Toru Yoshida's Father

Yoshio Inaba

Yoshio Inaba

Instructor

Seiji Miyaguchi

Seiji Miyaguchi

Old Man

Frequently Asked Questions

The Challenge was released on July 23, 1982.

The runtime of The Challenge is 1h 49m.

The Challenge is a Action, Drama movie.

The Challenge has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Challenge is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Challenge was directed by John Frankenheimer.

The main cast of The Challenge includes Scott Glenn, Toshirō Mifune, Donna Kei Benz.

The Challenge is originally in English.