The Art of Self-Defense
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.
Movie Details
Budget
$1.8M
$1,800,000
Revenue
$2.4M
$2,400,000
Languages
English
+3 more
Studio
End Cue
Key Crew
Riley Stearns
Director
David Zellner
Executive Producer
Nathan Zellner
Executive Producer
Riley Stearns
Screenplay
Andrew Karpen
Executive Producer
Kent Sanderson
Executive Producer
Cast
Jesse Eisenberg
Casey
Alessandro Nivola
Sensei
Imogen Poots
Anna
Steve Terada
Thomas
David Zellner
Henry
Phillip Andre Botello
Kennith
Jason Burkey
Alex
Mike Brooks
Steve
C.J. Rush
Other Steve
Davey Johnson
Gun Store Owner
Hauke Bahr
Grant
Katherine Martin
Bakery Woman
Cameron Murphy
New White Belt
Nicholas Hulstine
Pickup Truck Driver
Lena Friedrich
French Girl
Louis Robert Thompson
Veterinarian
Dallas Edwards
Manuel
Katherine Smith-Rodden
Store Cashier
Frederic Spitz
French Guy
Alex Haydon
Man Wearing Pants
