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Jul 23, 1982 · The Challenge: Directed by John Frankenheimer. With Scott Glenn, Toshirô Mifune, Donna Kei Benz, Atsuo Nakamura. A down-and-out American boxer becomes involved in a feud between two Japanese brothers.
- (2.5K)
- Action, Drama
- John Frankenheimer
- 1982-07-23
The plot follows a down-on-his-luck boxer (Glenn) who is hired to transport a valuable katana to Japan, where he becomes embroiled in a blood feud between two martial artist brothers. It was released by Embassy Pictures on July 23, 1982, and received mixed reviews.
- $3.6 million
- July 23, 1982
- Ron Beckman, Robert L. Rosen
- Jerry Goldsmith
Aug 31, 2016 · THE CHALLENGE [1982] August 31, 2016 Dr Lenera HCF Reviews, Martial Arts, Thriller 0. The Challenge ( 1982) Directed by: John Frankenheimer. Written by: Ivan Moffat, John Sayles, Richard Maxwell. Starring: Atsuo Nakamura, Donna Kei Benz, Scott Glenn, Toshirô Mifune. USA/Japan. AVAILABLE ON REGION ‘A’ BLU-RAY AND DVD. RUNNING TIME: 113 min.
Sep 17, 2020 · Much like The Yakuza (1974), this is a hybrid between a martial arts movie and an American action film. What I think makes this movie stand out from the thousands of others, is that American boxer Nick does not become a champion martial arts fighter in a matter of weeks or months.
Jan 7, 2016 · Ramon Youseph. January 7, 2016. 2227 Views. East meets West in this classic 80’s action thriller from the director of “The Manchurian Candidate” and the first to feature martial arts choreography courtesy of Steven Seagal. Trailer. Cast.
