The Challenge(1982)
Directed by: John Frankenheimer
Action / Drama
MovieR1h 49m
The Challenge (1982) has 2 catalogued editions, all on VHS, released between 1983 and 2003.
VHS editions (2)
About the film
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.
Cast: Scott Glenn, Toshirō Mifune, Donna Kei Benz
Production: Poncher-Rosen-Beckman Productions, CBS Theatrical Films, Polyphony Digital