Movie·2019·1h 44m
The Art of Self-Defense
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
Casey is attacked at random on the street and enlists in a local dojo led by a charismatic and mysterious Sensei in an effort to learn how to defend himself. What he uncovers is a sinister world of fraternity, violence and hypermasculinity and a woman fighting for her place in it.
Producer
Nathan Zellner, David Zellner
Cinematography
Michael Ragen
Music
Heather McIntosh
Editor
Sarah Beth Shapiro
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
825 votes
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// cast
Cast
Jesse Eisenberg
Casey
Alessandro Nivola
Sensei
Imogen Poots
Anna
Steve Terada
Thomas
David Zellner
Henry
Phillip Andre Botello
Kennith
Jason Burkey
Alex
Mike Brooks
Steve
C.J. Rush
Other Steve
Davey Johnson
Gun Store Owner
Hauke Bahr
Grant
Katherine Martin
Bakery Woman
Cameron Murphy
New White Belt
Nicholas Hulstine
Pickup Truck Driver
Lena Friedrich
French Girl
Louis Robert Thompson
Veterinarian
Dallas Edwards
Manuel
Katherine Smith-Rodden
Store Cashier
// crew
Crew
Riley Stearns
Director, Screenplay
Nathan Zellner
Executive Producer
Sarah Beth Shapiro
Editor
David Zellner
Executive Producer
Walter Kortschak
Producer
Andrew Kortschak
Producer
Stephanie Whonsetler
Producer
Michael Ragen
Director of Photography
Heather McIntosh
Original Music Composer
Cody Ryder
Producer
Andrew Karpen
Executive Producer
Munika Lay
Executive Producer
Kent Sanderson
Executive Producer
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