“He has trained every thought, every muscle, every nerve, for the moment of truth!”
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The Challenge (1982) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
The Challenge at a Glance
The Challenge is a 1982 action and drama film from director John Frankenheimer, starring Scott Glenn, Toshirō Mifune and Donna Kei Benz. It is 1 hour 49 minutes long and was released on July 23, 1982. The Challenge is rated 5.9/10 by TMDB users across 53 votes and is rated R in the United States.
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Storyline & 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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Frequently Asked Questions About The Challenge
What is the release date of The Challenge?
The Challenge was released on July 23, 1982.
How long is The Challenge?
The Challenge runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
Who is in the cast of The Challenge?
The Challenge stars Scott Glenn as Rick, Toshirō Mifune as Toru Yoshida, Donna Kei Benz as Akiko Yoshida and Atsuo Nakamura as Hideo Yoshida. The cast also includes Calvin Jung, Clyde Kusatsu, Sab Shimono and Kiyoaki Nagai.
Who directed The Challenge?
The Challenge was directed by John Frankenheimer. The screenplay is credited to Ivan Moffat, John Sayles and Richard Maxwell.
What kind of movie is The Challenge?
The Challenge is listed on TMDB as a mix of action and drama.
What is The Challenge rated?
The Challenge is rated R in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 5.9/10 from 53 votes.
Where can I watch the The Challenge trailer?
You can watch the trailer for The Challenge, "The Challenge ≣ 1982 ≣ Trailer", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What should I watch if I liked The Challenge?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Challenge include Beast (2026), Blade of the 47 Ronin (2022), Ninja Assassin (2009), Revenge of the Ninja (1983) and Never Back Down: No Surrender (2016).
Can I stream the full movie of The Challenge on 123Movies?
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