The Instructor
“...the force is with him!”
Synopsis
A widowed, principled karate instructor finds his patience is tested when a rival martial arts school starts engaging in criminal acts around town and begins to attack his students and friends.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 30, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 25, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Bendell
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Bendell
- Original Score
- Lunn Marti
- Original Title
- The Instructor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- American Eagle Productions, Vestron Video, Shapiro Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Bendell
Don Bendell
Lunn Marti
Ron Hughes
Don Bendell, Richard F. Lombardi
Department Leadership Roster
Don Bendell
Director
Don Bendell
Writer
Don Bendell
Producer
Ron Hughes
Director of Photography
Lunn Marti
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Instructor
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What is The Instructor about?
A widowed, principled karate instructor finds his patience is tested when a rival martial arts school starts engaging in criminal acts around town and begins to attack his students and friends.
Who directed The Instructor?
The Instructor was directed by Don Bendell.
Who stars in The Instructor?
The principal cast of The Instructor includes Bob Chaney, Don Bendell, Bob Saal, Steve Boergadine, Shirley Bendell.
When was The Instructor released and how long is it?
The Instructor was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Instructor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Instructor was composed by Lunn Marti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Instructor?
The Instructor holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).