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The Challenge (1982): movie guide
The Challenge (1982) is a Action, Drama running about 109 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 5.9/10 from 55 votes. Notable cast includes Scott Glenn, Toshirō Mifune, Donna Kei Benz, Atsuo Nakamura. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1982-07-23
- Runtime: 109 min
- TMDB: 5.9/10
- Genres: Action, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1982-07-23
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What is The Challenge about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Challenge features Scott Glenn, Toshirō Mifune, Donna Kei Benz, Atsuo Nakamura, Calvin Jung, Clyde Kusatsu. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1982-07-23. Runtime: 109 minutes. TMDB score: 5.9/10 (55 votes). Genres: Action, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The Challenge on Cinema Box
Cinema Box is a movie and TV discovery app for Android. Use it to browse The Challenge, watch official trailers when available, save titles to your list, and plan what to watch — without hosting or streaming full films.
Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Challenge?
- The Challenge is listed as Action, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Challenge?
- The Challenge runs about 109 minutes.
- Who stars in The Challenge?
- Cast highlights include Scott Glenn, Toshirō Mifune, Donna Kei Benz, Atsuo Nakamura, Calvin Jung, Clyde Kusatsu.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Challenge?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Challenge?
- Open the The Challenge page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
