The Challenge

He has trained every thought, every muscle, every nerve, for the moment of truth!

19821h 49m5.9(53 votes)

ActionDrama

Synopsis

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 samura…

The Challenge (1982) is a action and drama film directed by John Frankenheimer. It stars Scott Glenn, Toshirō Mifune, and Donna Kei Benz. The film runs for 1 hour 49 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.9 out of 10 from 53 votes.

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Director

John Frankenheimer

Cast

Scott Glenn

Rick

Toshirō Mifune

Toru Yoshida

Donna Kei Benz

Akiko Yoshida

Atsuo Nakamura

Hideo Yoshida

Calvin Jung

Ando

Clyde Kusatsu

Sab Shimono

Toshio Yoshida

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Where can I watch The Challenge?

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Who stars in The Challenge?

The Challenge stars Scott Glenn, Toshirō Mifune, Donna Kei Benz, and Atsuo Nakamura, and was directed by John Frankenheimer.

How long is The Challenge?

The Challenge has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes.

When did The Challenge come out?

The Challenge was released in 1982.

What genre is The Challenge?

The Challenge is a action and drama film.

Is The Challenge worth watching?

The Challenge holds an average audience score of 5.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.