The Art of Self-Defense

Director: Riley Stearns Riley Stearns

Overview

Struggling after a midnight assault at the hands of a notorious biker gang, introvert Casey (Jesse Eisenberg) elects to join his local karate studio to learn self-defense. With the help of his dynamic instructor, Sensei (Alessandro Nivola), and new friend Anna (Imogen Poots), he begins to rebuild his sense of confidence and self-worth. However, after partaking in one of Sensei's unusual night classes, he is thrust into an intense world of male bravado and new opportunities. Written and directed by Riley Stearns.

Product Details

Release Date:	10/15/2019
UPC:	0191329092033
Original Release:	2019
Rating:	R
Source:	Universal Studios
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:45:00
Sales rank:	55,407

Special Features

An important message from Sensei; Cast and crew interviews; DVS Dolby Digital 2.0; English SDH Subtitles

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Jesse Eisenberg	Casey
Alessandro Nivola	Sensei
Imogen Poots	Anna
Steve Terada	Thomas
Phillip Andre Botello	Kennith
Apollo Bacala	Karate Day Class Student
Hauke Bahr	Grant
Jason Burkey	Alex
Justin Eaton	Lone Man
Dallas J. Edwards	Actor,Manuel
Will Ellis Jr.	Night Class Student
Josh Fadem	Serial Killer
John French	Actor
Darren Gaebel	Karate Night Class Student
Scott Goodman	Actor
Alex Haydon	Man Wearing Pants
Elizabeth Howlett	Girl in Hospital Room
Nicholas Hulstine	Pickup Truck Driver
Davey Johnson	Gun Store Owner
Lena Friedrich	French Girl
Katherine Smith-Rodden	Store Cashier
Leland Orser	Detective McAllister
Alessandro	Actor
Jesse McCartney	Actor
David Zellner	Actor
Caroline Amiguet	French Audio Instructor
Heather McIntosh	Composer

Technical Credits

Riley Stearns

Riley Stearns	Director,Screenwriter
Stephanie Whonsetler	Producer
Andrew Kortschak	Producer,Producer
Cody Ryder	Producer
David Zellner	Executive Producer,Executive Producer
Andrew Karpen	Executive Producer
Kent Sanderson	Executive Producer
Munika Lay	Executive Producer