The Challenge

Synopsis

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.

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When & where

Streaming TBA

Top of the call sheet

• 
  Scott Glenn
  as Rick
• 
  Toshirō Mifune
  as Toru Yoshida
• 
  Donna Kei Benz
  as Akiko Yoshida
• 
  Atsuo Nakamura
  as Hideo Yoshida
• 
  Calvin Jung
  as Ando
• 
  Clyde Kusatsu
  as Go

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