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The Art of Self-Defense

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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.

Director
Riley Stearns
Release date
Jul 12, 2019
Original language
English
Origin
United States

Cast of The Art of Self-Defense

  • Portrait of Jesse Eisenberg

    Jesse Eisenberg

    Casey

  • Portrait of Alessandro Nivola

    Alessandro Nivola

    Sensei

  • Portrait of Imogen Poots

    Imogen Poots

    Anna

  • Portrait of Steve Terada

    Steve Terada

    Thomas

  • Portrait of David Zellner

    David Zellner

    Henry

  • Portrait of Phillip Andre Botello

    Phillip Andre Botello

    Kennith

  • Portrait of Jason Burkey

    Jason Burkey

    Alex

  • Mike Brooks

    Steve

  • Portrait of C.J. Rush

    C.J. Rush

    Other Steve

  • Portrait of Davey Johnson

    Davey Johnson

    Gun Store Owner

  • Portrait of Hauke Bahr

    Hauke Bahr

    Grant

  • Katherine Martin

    Bakery Woman

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United States
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India
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Canada
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