The Challenge 1982

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 samurai training from the other brother, but joins his cause. He also becomes romantically involved with the samurai's daughter.

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Cast

• Scott Glenn Rick
• Toshirō Mifune Toru Yoshida
• Donna Kei Benz Akiko Yoshida
• Atsuo Nakamura Hideo Yoshida
• Calvin Jung Ando
• Clyde Kusatsu Go
• Sab Shimono Toshio Yoshida
• Kiyoaki Nagai Kubo
• Kenta Fukasaku Jiro
• Shōgo Shimada Toru Yoshida's Father

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