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The Challenge

The Challenge

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

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 DateJuly 23, 1982
StatusReleased
Original TitleThe Challenge
Runtime1h 49min
Budget
Revenue$3,600,000
LanguageEnglish, Japanese
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesJapan, United States of America
Production CompaniesPoncher-Rosen-Beckman ProductionsCBS Theatrical FilmsEmbassy PicturesPolyphony Digital