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The Challenge

23rd July 1982
1h 49m
John Frankenheimer
The Challenge poster
Rotten Tomatoes
50%
 IMDb
6.3

The Challenge is a 1982 Action Drama film released on 23rd July; John Frankenheimer directed the film which stars Scott Glenn, Clyde Kusatsu, and Toshirō Mifune.

Plot

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.

Genres & Themes

Action Drama

Cast (16)

Scott Glenn's profile Scott Glenn
Age at Filming ≈ 42
Clyde Kusatsu's profile Clyde Kusatsu
Age at Filming ≈ 33
Toshirō Mifune's profile Toshirō Mifune
Age at Filming ≈ 61
Sab Shimono's profile Sab Shimono
Age at Filming ≈ 44
Calvin Jung's profile Calvin Jung
Age at Filming ≈ 36
Seiji Miyaguchi
Age at Filming ≈ 68
Donna Kei Benz's profile Donna Kei Benz
Age at Filming ≈ 34
Yoshio Inaba
Age at Filming ≈ 61
Miiko Taka
Age at Filming ≈ 56
Atsuo Nakamura
Age at Filming ≈ 41
Shôgo Shimada
Age at Filming ≈ 76
Kenta Fukasaku
Age at Filming ≈ 9

Watch The Challenge (1982) online

Updated: 29th Jan 2024, 2:02pm. Data from JustWatch.

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Production Companies

Poncher-Rosen-Beckman Productions CBS Theatrical Films

The Challenge Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

6% 0-12
19% 30-39
19% 40-49
6% 50-59
19% 60-69
6% 70-79
25% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

19% Female
81% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown

The Challenge FAQ

When was The Challenge released?

The Challenge was released on Friday July 23rd, 1982.

How much money did The Challenge make?

The worldwide revenue was $3,600,000.

Is The Challenge on Netflix?

No, The Challenge is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is The Challenge on Amazon Prime?

No, The Challenge is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is The Challenge on Disney Plus?

No, The Challenge is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States