★ 7.5
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MOVIE INFORMATION
The Challenge
“He has trained every thought, every muscle, every nerve, for the moment of truth!”
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
1982-07-23
Director
John Frankenheimer
Language
EN
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STORY
Movie Overview
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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Our Review
The Challenge is a action, drama released in 1982. The film currently has a VFresh-listed rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on TMDB user ratings.
The story, performances and overall presentation can be explored through the movie's official trailer and the information provided on this page. The film is directed by John Frankenheimer.
With a runtime of 109 minutes, The Challenge offers a full-length movie experience for viewers interested in its action, drama style.
Before watching, viewers can check the trailer, release date, cast and movie details above to decide whether the title matches their interests.
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