Self Defense (1983)

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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:

Cast

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

Self Defense 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.