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Release Year2008
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Drama
Votes13
DirectorDiana Lee Inosanto
WritersDiana Lee Inosanto
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Sensei
About The Sensei
Lonely gay teenager, McClain, struggles to fit in with his classmates in a small, conservative Colorado town. After he's severely beaten at school, Karen O'Neil, a martial arts Sensei, secretly trains him to defend himself. When the town discovers their secret, a series of catastrophic events unfolds.
Directed by Diana Lee Inosanto, The Sensei leans on a strong ensemble — Diana Lee Inosanto, Michael O'Laskey II, Keith David — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 2008.
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