Summaries

A down-and-out American boxer becomes involved in a feud between two Japanese brothers.

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.—<[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • samurai
  • japan
  • sword fight
  • sword
  • boxer
Genres
  • Action
  • Drama
Release date Jul 22, 1982
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States Japan
Language English Japanese
Filming locations Osaka, Japan
Production companies CBS Theatrical Films Poncher-Rosen-Beckman Productions

Box office

Gross US & Canada $2977706
Gross worldwide $2977706

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 53m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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