The Art of Self-Defense

Theatrical - Wide 2019-07-12

Cast Jesse Eisenberg Alessandro Nivola Imogen Poots David Zellner Leland Orser

Box Office Gross: $2,400,000

Running Time: 104 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: End Cue

Genres: Comedy Drama Mystery Thriller

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Synopsis

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... See more hypermasculinity and a woman fighting for her place in it.

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