The Challenge(1982)
He has trained every thought, every muscle, every nerve, for the moment of truth!
The Challenge 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.
The Challenge (1982) is a action and drama film directed by John Frankenheimer, released on July 23, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Scott Glenn, Toshirō Mifune, Donna Kei Benz and Atsuo Nakamura. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 53 ratings.
- Director:
- John Frankenheimer
- Writers:
- Richard Maxwell, John Sayles, Ivan Moffat
- Producers:
- Ron Beckman, Robert L. Rosen
- Cinematographer:
- Kōzō Okazaki
- Composer:
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Production:
- Poncher-Rosen-Beckman Productions, CBS Theatrical Films, Polyphony Digital
- Revenue:
- $3,600,000
- Status:
- Released
The Challenge (1982) Trailer
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The Challenge Videos & Clips
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The Challenge (1982) (TV Spot)
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The Challenge Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
- Kiyoaki Nagai
Kiyoaki Nagai
as Kubo
Kenta Fukasaku
as Jiro
Shōgo Shimada
as Toru Yoshida's Father
Yoshio Inaba
as Instructor
Seiji Miyaguchi
as Old Man
Key crew
Directed by John Frankenheimer, written by Richard Maxwell, John Sayles and Ivan Moffat, produced by Ron Beckman and Robert L. Rosen.
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The Challenge Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 53 ratings.
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The Challenge – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Challenge online?
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The Challenge (1982) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Challenge?
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The main cast of The Challenge (1982) includes Scott Glenn, Toshirō Mifune, Donna Kei Benz, Atsuo Nakamura and Calvin Jung. The film was directed by John Frankenheimer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Challenge released?
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The Challenge was released on July 23, 1982 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is The Challenge worth watching?
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The Challenge (1982) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 53 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Challenge?
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Yes. The official The Challenge trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.