The Challenge

Overview

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

23 July 1982

109 minutes

Director

Main Cast

Toru Yoshida
Akiko Yoshida
Hideo Yoshida
Toshio Yoshida
Toru Yoshida's Father
Instructor