The Challenge

July. 23,1982      R
Rating:
6.2
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Scott Glenn as  Rick
Toshirō Mifune as  Toru Yoshida
Donna Kei Benz as  Akiko Yoshida
Atsuo Nakamura as  Hideo Yoshida
Calvin Jung as  Ando
Clyde Kusatsu as  Go
Sab Shimono as  Toshio Yoshida
Kenta Fukasaku as  Jiro
Shōgo Shimada as  Toru Yoshida's Father
Yoshio Inaba as  Instructor

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