The Challenge
movie

He has trained every thought, every muscle, every nerve, for the moment of truth!
Released July 23, 1982
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.
Cast
Crew

John Frankenheimer
as
Director
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Richard Maxwell
as
Writer

John Sayles
as
Writer
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Ivan Moffat
as
Writer
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Ron Beckman
as
Producer
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Robert L. Rosen
as
Producer

Jerry Goldsmith
as
Original Music Composer
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Yoshiyuki Ishida
as
Production Design
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Kōzō Okazaki
as
Director of Photography

Steven Seagal
as
Martial Arts Choreographer
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John W. Wheeler
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Editor










