# Title: The Challenge 1982 ‧ Action/Adventure ‧ 1h 48m


## Description: An American boxer (Scott Glenn) enters a ritual feud between two Japanese brothers (Toshirô Mifune, Atsuo Nakamura) over two coveted samurai swords. Release date July 23, 1982 (USA) Director John Frankenheimer Running time 1h 48m Screenplay Richard Maxwell, Ivan Moffat, John Sayles Producers Robert L. Rosen, Ron Beckman Production design Yoshiyuki Ishida


## Product type: Film & Television Digital Downloads


## Vendor: Kitchen World Supplies


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