The Art of Self-Defense
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.
Description: 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.
Genres: Comedy, Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Homepage: https://why-karate.com/
Budget: $1,800,000 | Revenue : $2,400,000
Runtime: 104 minutes
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Played Casey
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Played Sensei
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Played Henry
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Jason Burkey
Played Alex
Mike Brooks
Played Steve
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Played Other Steve
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Played Grant
Katherine Martin
Played Bakery Woman
Cameron Murphy
Played New White Belt
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Played Pickup Truck Driver
Lena Friedrich
Played French Girl
Louis Robert Thompson
Played Veterinarian
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Played Manuel
Katherine Smith-Rodden
Played Store Cashier
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Played French Guy
Alex Haydon
Played Man Wearing Pants
Mark Sawyer-Dailey
Played Man Reading Newspaper
Leland Orser
Played Detective McCallister
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Played Serial Killer
Scott Goodman
Played Drunk Man
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Played Lone Man
Caroline Amiguet
Played French Audio Instructor (voice) (uncredited)
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