The Challenge (1982)

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

108 min★ 6.2 · 3,061 votes

• Action
• Drama

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

January 25, 1982

Country of origin

Japan, United States

Box office

$3,600,000