Self Defense (1983)
Today, their city. Tomorrow... yours!
During a police strike in Nova Scotia's capital city, a gang of hoodlums end up unintentionally causing the owner of a gay bar to be killed. This escalates into a string of murders with a lone survivor trying to not be next.
Director: Paul Donovan, Maura O'Connell
Genre: Thriller, Action, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: June 10, 1983
Cast
- Tom Nardini - Horatio
- Brenda Bazinet - Barbara
- Daryl Haney - Chester
- Terry-David Després - Daniel
- Jack Blum - Patrick
- Keith Knight - Steve
- Doug Lennox - Cabe
- Jeff Pustil - Goose
- Fred Wadden - Ian
- Gary Dempster - Lloyd
Screenplay
- Paul Donovan (Screenplay)
Music: Peter Jermyn, Drew King
Cinematography: Les Krizsan
Editing: Ian McBride
Production: Salter Street Films, Manson International
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Hitman's Target and Deadly Contract, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence, Cold-Blooded Hitman and Contracts
Keywords
sniper, escape, chase, assault, siege, murder, trapped in building, canuxploitation
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Self Defense about?
- During a police strike in Nova Scotia's capital city, a gang of hoodlums end up unintentionally causing the owner of a gay bar to be killed. This escalates into a string of murders with a lone survivor trying to not be next.
- Who directed Self Defense?
- Self Defense was directed by Paul Donovan, Maura O'Connell.
- Who stars in Self Defense?
- Self Defense stars Tom Nardini, Brenda Bazinet, Daryl Haney, Terry-David Després, Jack Blum, Keith Knight.
- How long is Self Defense?
- Self Defense has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Self Defense?
- Self Defense is a Thriller, Action, Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Self Defense produced?
- Self Defense was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of Self Defense?
- The themes of Self Defense include: Hitman's Target and Deadly Contract, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence, Cold-Blooded Hitman and Contracts.