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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.

Genres: Action, Drama
Released: 1982-07-23
Director: John Frankenheimer
Rating: ★ 5.9 / 10

Top cast

Scott Glenn Rick
Toshirō Mifune Toru Yoshida
Donna Kei Benz Akiko Yoshida
Atsuo Nakamura Hideo Yoshida
Calvin Jung Ando
Clyde Kusatsu Go

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