The Deadly Art of Survival
Synopsis
Real-life kung fu master Nathan Ingram stars in this gritty, low-budget martial arts epic as a local karate school owner who clashes with a gang of drug traffickers posing as the owners of a rival dojo. Director Charlie Ahearn (who helmed the landmark hip-hop film Wild Style) used the housing projects next to his New York Lower East Side apartment as his central location in this 1979 classic, shot on a vintage Super 8 camera.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie Ahearn
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Ahearn
- Original Title
- The Deadly Art of Survival
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie Ahearn
Charlie Ahearn
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Charlie Ahearn
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What is The Deadly Art of Survival about?
Real-life kung fu master Nathan Ingram stars in this gritty, low-budget martial arts epic as a local karate school owner who clashes with a gang of drug traffickers posing as the owners of a rival dojo. Director Charlie Ahearn (who helmed the landmark hip-hop film Wild Style) used the housing projects next to his New York Lower East Side apartment as his central location in this 1979 classic, shot on a vintage Super 8 camera.
Who directed The Deadly Art of Survival?
The Deadly Art of Survival was directed by Charlie Ahearn.
Who stars in The Deadly Art of Survival?
The principal cast of The Deadly Art of Survival includes Nathan Ingram, George David Gonzalez, Miguel Villanueva, Gerard Hovagimyan, Kiki Smith.
When was The Deadly Art of Survival released and how long is it?
The Deadly Art of Survival was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.