The Sensei (2008)
The Courage to Fight. The Strength to Win.
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.
Director: Diana Lee Inosanto
Genre: Action, Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: May 4, 2008
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
Music: Deane Ogden
Cinematography: Mark Rutledge
Production: Heitmann Entertainment, Zen Mountain
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Martial Arts Tournament: The Grand Final, Martial Arts Tournaments and Honor
Keywords
martial arts, homophobia, lgbt, woman director, gay theme
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Sensei stars Diana Lee Inosanto, Michael O'Laskey II, Keith David, Mark McGraw, Kerry Knuppe, Jeff Liu.
- How long is The Sensei?
- The Sensei has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Sensei?
- The Sensei is a Action, Drama film.
- Where was The Sensei produced?
- The Sensei was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Sensei?
- The themes of The Sensei include: Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Martial Arts Tournament: The Grand Final, Martial Arts Tournaments and Honor.