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The Challenge

Where:

Kyoto Prefecture

When:

The 1980s The 1940s

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.

Released in 1982 — 113 minutes

Genres:

Action Science Fiction

Language:

English