The Challenge
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.
Director:
John Frankenheimer
Writers:
Richard Maxwell, John Sayles, Ivan Moffat
Production:
John Frankenheimer
Country:
United States, Japan
