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The Challenge (1982)

1h 49m

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The Challenge (1982)

Name: The Challenge
Genre: Adventure, Action, Drama, Crime
Released: 1982-07-23

1h 49m

Running Time

July 23, 1982
Release Date

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Plot.

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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Details.

Release Date
July 23, 1982

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 49m

Content Rating
R

Box Office
$3,600,000

Filming Locations
Los Angeles, United States

Genres
Adventure Action Drama Crime

Last updated: 2024-10-11

This Movie Is About.

japan

samurai

sword fight

aikido

Wiki.

The Challenge is a 1982 American action thriller film directed by John Frankenheimer from a screenplay by John Sayles and Richard Maxwell, and starring Scott Glenn and Toshirō Mifune. The plot follows a down-on-his-luck boxer (Glenn) who is hired to transport a valuable katana to Japan, where he becomes embroiled in a blood feud between two martial artist brothers. It was released by Embassy Pictures on July 23, 1982, and received mixed reviews.