The Art of Self-Defense
Movie
2019
R
1 HOUR 44 MINS
Dark comedy
A man uncovers a sinister fraternity of violence while learning karate from an enigmatic sensei.
Cast & Crew
Jesse Eisenberg Casey
Alessandro Nivola Sensei
Imogen Poots Anna
Steve Terada Thomas
David Zellner Henry
Phillip Botello Kennith
Jason Burkey Alex
Mike Brooks Steve
CJ Rush Other Steve
Davey Johnson Gun Store Owner
Hauke Bahr Grant
Riley Stearns Director
Riley Stearns Screenwriter
Cody Ryder Producer
Andrew Kortschak Producer
Stephanie Whonsetler Producer
Walter Kortschak Producer
Andrew Karpen Executive Producer
Munika Lay Executive Producer
Kent Sanderson Executive Producer
David Zellner Executive Producer
Nathan Zellner Executive Producer
Michael Ragen Cinematography
Sarah Beth Shapiro Film Editing
Heather McIntosh Original Music
Charlotte Royer Production Design
Chad Blevins Art Director
Emily Blevins Set Decoration
Jami Villers Costume Design
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Wednesday, November 20
A man uncovers a sinister fraternity of violence while learning karate from an enigmatic sensei.
Saturday, November 23
A man uncovers a sinister fraternity of violence while learning karate from an enigmatic sensei.
Wednesday, November 27
A man uncovers a sinister fraternity of violence while learning karate from an enigmatic sensei.
Monday, December 2
A man uncovers a sinister fraternity of violence while learning karate from an enigmatic sensei.
Friday, December 6
A man uncovers a sinister fraternity of violence while learning karate from an enigmatic sensei.
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