Challenge for Glory
栄光への挑戦
Synopsis
A young ex-boxer has become a successful businessman, running his various enterprises with his best friend, another boxer whom he accidentally injured in a match. When the latter is found dead, he cannot believe it is suicide and decides to investigate. Sure enough, a group of gangsters is behind his death and, resenting his intrusion, try to ruin him and to pin the murder of his young friend's fiancee on him. At the last minute he shoots it out with the villains and emerges with his reputation intact.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Toshio Masuda
- Screenplay & Story
- Toshio Masuda, Kaneo Ikegami
- Original Score
- Harumi Ibe
- Original Title
- 栄光への挑戦
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toshio Masuda
Toshio Masuda, Kaneo Ikegami
Harumi Ibe
Yoshihiro Yamazaki
Shinya Inoue
Department Leadership Roster
Toshio Masuda
Director
Toshio Masuda
Screenplay
Kaneo Ikegami
Screenplay
Yoshihiro Yamazaki
Director of Photography
Kazuhiko Chiba
Production Design
Shinya Inoue
Editor
Harumi Ibe
Original Music Composer
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What is Challenge for Glory about?
A young ex-boxer has become a successful businessman, running his various enterprises with his best friend, another boxer whom he accidentally injured in a match. When the latter is found dead, he cannot believe it is suicide and decides to investigate. Sure enough, a group of gangsters is behind his death and, resenting his intrusion, try to ruin him and to pin the murder of his young friend's fiancee on him. At the last minute he shoots it out with the villains and emerges with his reputation intact.
Who directed Challenge for Glory?
Challenge for Glory was directed by Toshio Masuda.
Who stars in Challenge for Glory?
The principal cast of Challenge for Glory includes Yūjirō Ishihara, Keiju Kobayashi, Ruriko Asaoka.
When was Challenge for Glory released and how long is it?
Challenge for Glory was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Challenge for Glory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Challenge for Glory was composed by Harumi Ibe.