The Challenge
1982 · Movie · R · 112 min · ★ 5.9
When an American boxer, is hired to transport a sword to Japan, unaware it's a set up. An action-packed thriller featuring legendary Toshinro Mifune and Oscar nominee Scott Glenn from director John Frankenheimer (THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE).
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Details
- Years
- 1982
- Release date
- 1982-07-23
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 112 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.9/10 (52 votes)
Themes
- japan
- samurai
- sword fight
- aikido
Cast & crew
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
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Kiyoaki Nagai
as Kubo
Kenta Fukasaku
as Jiro
Shōgo Shimada
as Toru Yoshida's Father
Directed by John Frankenheimer