
The Challenge
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In this 1982 action drama directed by John Frankenheimer, Scott Glenn stars as an American boxer who becomes embroiled in a fierce conflict between two Japanese brothers over a family heirloom, a priceless samurai sword. The film explores themes of honor, tradition, and cultural clash as the protagonist is drawn deeper into the world of samurai warriors. With its intense fight sequences and a compelling narrative, the movie offers a unique blend of Western and Eastern cinematic elements. Although it did not receive any major awards, it remains a notable entry in the genre. For those interested, the film can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 48min
Views:629
Release:1982
Release Date:1982-07-23
Director:John Frankenheimer
Actors:Atsuo Nakamura, Calvin Jung, Clyde Kusatsu, Donna Kei Benz, Kenta Fukasaku, Kiyoaki Nagai, Sab Shimono, Scott Glenn, Shōgo Shimada, Toshirō Mifune
Country:Japan, United States of America
Worldwide Gross:$2,977,706
TMDB:6.0
Rotten Tomatoes:53%
FilmAffinity:5.4
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