The Challenge

(1982)Directed by John Frankenheimer109 min · RAction, Drama
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.

Toshirō Mifuneas Toru Yoshida
Donna Kei Benzas Akiko Yoshida
Atsuo Nakamuraas Hideo Yoshida
Sab Shimonoas Toshio Yoshida
Kiyoaki Nagaias Kubo
Shōgo Shimadaas Toru Yoshida's Father
Yoshio Inabaas Instructor
Seiji Miyaguchias Old Man
Miiko Takaas Toru Yoshida's Wife
Akio Kamedaas Boxer
Hisashi Osakaas Knifeman
Pamela Bowmanas Girl in Gym
Pat McNamaraas Fight Promoter
Roy Andrewsas Hanger-on
Henry Celisas Jorge
Kazunaga Tsujias Hashimoto
Kusuo Kitaas Thug
TCToshio Chibaas Customs Officer
Sokyu Fujitaas Man in Bar
Sanae Nakaharaas Cashier