The Sensei(2008)
The Courage to Fight. The Strength to Win.
The Sensei 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.
The Sensei (2008) is a action and drama film directed by Diana Lee Inosanto, released on May 4, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Diana Lee Inosanto, Michael O'Laskey II, Keith David and Mark McGraw. Viewers rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Diana Lee Inosanto
- Writers:
- Diana Lee Inosanto
- Producers:
- Diana Lee Inosanto, Ron Balicki
- Cinematographer:
- Mark Rutledge
- Production:
- Heitmann Entertainment, Zen Mountain
- Status:
- Released
The Sensei (2008) Trailer
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The Sensei Videos & Clips
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The Sensei (2010) Trailer
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The Sensei Cast & Crew
Main cast
Diana Lee Inosanto
as Karen O'Neil
- Michael O'Laskey II
Michael O'Laskey II
as McClain Evans
Keith David
as Minister
Mark McGraw
as Rick Beard
Kerry Knuppe
as Brenda
- Jeff Liu
Jeff Liu
as Matthew
Jonathan Camp
as Craig Beard
- Ben Perkins
Ben Perkins
as Buck
Ivan Padilla
as Darrel
Scott Cooper Ryan
as Clyde
- Gina Scalzi
Gina Scalzi
as Annie Evans
Spice Williams-Crosby
as Judith
Key crew
Directed by Diana Lee Inosanto, written by Diana Lee Inosanto, produced by Diana Lee Inosanto and Ron Balicki.
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The Sensei Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.2/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Sensei – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sensei online?
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The Sensei (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Sensei?
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The main cast of The Sensei (2008) includes Diana Lee Inosanto, Michael O'Laskey II, Keith David, Mark McGraw and Kerry Knuppe. The film was directed by Diana Lee Inosanto. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sensei released?
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The Sensei was released on May 4, 2008 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Sensei worth watching?
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The Sensei (2008) holds an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Sensei?
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Yes. The official The Sensei trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.