

Action · Drama
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Scott Glenn
Scott Glenn
Rick
Scott Glenn
Rick


Toshirō Mifune
Toshirō Mifune
Toru Yoshida
Toshirō Mifune
Toru Yoshida


Donna Kei Benz
Donna Kei Benz
Akiko Yoshida
Donna Kei Benz
Akiko Yoshida


Atsuo Nakamura
Atsuo Nakamura
Hideo Yoshida
Atsuo Nakamura
Hideo Yoshida


Calvin Jung
Calvin Jung
Ando
Calvin Jung
Ando


Clyde Kusatsu
Clyde Kusatsu
Go
Clyde Kusatsu
Go


Sab Shimono
Sab Shimono
Toshio Yoshida
Sab Shimono
Toshio Yoshida
Kiyoaki Nagai
Kiyoaki Nagai
Kubo
Kiyoaki Nagai
Kubo


Kenta Fukasaku
Kenta Fukasaku
Jiro
Kenta Fukasaku
Jiro


Shōgo Shimada
Shōgo Shimada
Toru Yoshida's Father
Shōgo Shimada
Toru Yoshida's Father
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