The Challenge
1982·Movie·
·1h 49min


Where to Watch
Not available to stream in CA (flatrate)
About
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersComing Of AgeFamily BondsLove Conquers AllBetrayalRedemptionGood Vs. Evil
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersPolitical IntrigueFamily SecretsUnlikely AlliesMarital StrugglesMarital ConflictForbidden RomanceForbidden LoveTraining Montage
- Character Types
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
John Frankenheimer, Kōzō Okazaki
Written by:
Ivan Moffat, John Sayles, Richard Maxwell
Produced by:
Ron Beckman, Robert L. Rosen
Composed by:
Jerry Goldsmith