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 Date

July 23, 1982

Status

Released

Original Title

The Challenge

Runtime

1h 49min

Budget

Revenue

$3,600,000

Language

English, Japanese