The Art of Self-Defense
2019/07/12 • $1,800,000 • Released • English, French, German, Spanish
Overview
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
Casts
Jesse Eisenberg
Casey
Alessandro Nivola
Sensei
Imogen Poots
Anna
Steve Terada
Thomas
David Zellner
Henry
Phillip Andre Botello
Kennith
Jason Burkey
Alex
C.J. Rush
Other Steve
Davey Johnson
Gun Store Owner
Hauke Bahr
Grant
Nicholas Hulstine
Pickup Truck Driver
Louis Robert Thompson
Veterinarian
Dallas Edwards
Manuel
Katherine Smith-Rodden
Store Cashier
Alex Haydon
Man Wearing Pants
Leland Orser
Detective McCallister
Josh Fadem
Serial Killer
Justin Eaton
Lone Man
Caroline Amiguet
French Audio Instructor (voice) (uncredited)
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