The Challenge

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Scott Glenn Rick

Toshirō Mifune Toru Yoshida

Donna Kei Benz Akiko Yoshida

Atsuo Nakamura Hideo Yoshida

Calvin Jung Ando