The Sensei
“The Courage to Fight. The Strength to Win.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Making of The Sensei Movie
Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2011-07-20
Top Cast
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Diana Lee Inosanto
Karen O'Neil
Michael O'Laskey II
McClain Evans
Keith David
Minister
Mark McGraw
Rick Beard
Kerry Knuppe
Brenda
Jeff Liu
Matthew
Jonathan Camp
Craig Beard
Ben Perkins
Buck
Ivan Padilla
Darrel
Scott Cooper Ryan
Clyde
Gina Scalzi
Annie Evans
Spice Williams-Crosby
Judith
Michael Yama
Yori Nakano
Bryan Frank
Peter O' Neil
Sab Shimono
Taki Nakano
Madelon Guinazzo
Jane Norton
Brad Thornton
Larry - Black Belt
Lisa Dalton
Jean Beard
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Diana Lee Inosanto
- Screenplay & Story
- Diana Lee Inosanto
- Original Score
- Deane Ogden
- Original Title
- The Sensei
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Heitmann Entertainment, Zen Mountain
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Diana Lee Inosanto
Diana Lee Inosanto
Deane Ogden
Mark Rutledge
Ron Balicki, Diana Lee Inosanto
Department Leadership Roster
Diana Lee Inosanto
Director
Diana Lee Inosanto
Writer
Mark Rutledge
Director of Photography
Ron Balicki
Stunt Coordinator
Ron Balicki
Producer
Diana Lee Inosanto
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sensei
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sensei about?
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.
Who directed The Sensei?
The Sensei was directed by Diana Lee Inosanto.
Who stars in The Sensei?
The principal cast of The Sensei includes Diana Lee Inosanto, Michael O'Laskey II, Keith David, Mark McGraw, Kerry Knuppe.
When was The Sensei released and how long is it?
The Sensei was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sensei?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sensei was composed by Deane Ogden.