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The Challenge (1982)A down-and-out American boxer becomes involved in a feud between two Japanese brothers. Director:John Frankenheimer |
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Rick
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| Toshirô Mifune | ... |
Toru Yoshida
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Donna Kei Benz | ... |
Akiko Yoshida
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Atsuo Nakamura | ... |
Hideo Yoshida
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Calvin Jung | ... |
Ando
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| Clyde Kusatsu | ... |
Go
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| Sab Shimono | ... |
Toshio Yoshida
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Kiyoaki Nagai | ... |
Kubo
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Kenta Fukasaku | ... |
Jiro
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Shôgo Shimada | ... |
Toru Yoshida's Father
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Yoshio Inaba | ... |
Instructor
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Seiji Miyaguchi | ... |
Old Man
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Miiko Taka | ... |
Toru Yoshida's Wife
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Akio Kameda | ... |
Boxer
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Hisashi Osaka | ... |
Knifeman
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Storyline
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. Written by <scrow@chop.isca.uiowa.edu>
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He has trained every thought, every muscle, every nerve, for the moment of truth!Parents Guide:
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Opening Weekend:
$804,512 (USA) (25 July 1982) (239 Screens)Gross:
$3,534,852 (USA) (19 September 1982)Company Credits
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Color (Eastmancolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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