The Challenge (1982) — action, drama film. Directed by John Frankenheimer. Starring Scott Glenn, Toshirō Mifune, Donna Kei Benz, Atsuo Nakamura. This page maps 5 characters and 3 relationships between them as an interactive character network.
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A down-on-his-luck fighter navigates criminal traps and martial arts discipline to restore honor and protect a legendary heirloom.
Action, Drama · 5.9/10 · 109 min · 1982
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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