The Challenge

The Challenge

Release date : July 23, 1982
Runtime : 1h 49m
Countries of origin : Japan / United States of America /
Original Language : English / Japanese /
Director : John Frankenheimer /
Production companies : Poncher-Rosen-Beckman Productions / CBS Theatrical Films / Embassy Pictures / Polyphony Digital /
Revenue : $3,600,000.00
July 23, 1982 1h 49m Japan Action English More
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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.
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  • title:The Challenge
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 1982
  • Runtime:1h 49m
  • Genres: Action · Drama ·
  • Countries of origin: Japan · United States of America ·
  • Original Language: English · Japanese ·
  • Director: John Frankenheimer /
  • Writers: Richard Maxwell · John Sayles · Ivan Moffat ·
  • Production companies: Poncher-Rosen-Beckman Productions · CBS Theatrical Films · Embassy Pictures · Polyphony Digital ·
  • Revenue:$3,600,000.00
  • 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.
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