The Deadly Art of Survival(1979)
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.
The Deadly Art of Survival (1979) is a action film directed by Charlie Ahearn, released on January 1, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Nathan Ingram, George David Gonzalez, Miguel Villanueva and Gerard Hovagimyan. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Charlie Ahearn
- Writers:
- Charlie Ahearn
- Status:
- Released
The Deadly Art of Survival Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Nathan Ingram
Nathan Ingram
- George David Gonzalez
George David Gonzalez
- Miguel Villanueva
Miguel Villanueva
- Gerard Hovagimyan
Gerard Hovagimyan
- Kiki Smith
Kiki Smith
- Freddy Rivera
Freddy Rivera
- Arthur Abrams
Arthur Abrams
- Paula Humphrey
Paula Humphrey
- Rosetta Campbell
Rosetta Campbell
- Yoshiko Chuma
Yoshiko Chuma
Beth B
- Gahiji Tee Pantera
Gahiji Tee Pantera
Key crew
Directed by Charlie Ahearn, written by Charlie Ahearn.
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The Deadly Art of Survival Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Deadly Art of Survival – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Deadly Art of Survival online?
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The Deadly Art of Survival (1979) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Deadly Art of Survival?
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The main cast of The Deadly Art of Survival (1979) includes Nathan Ingram, George David Gonzalez, Miguel Villanueva, Gerard Hovagimyan and Kiki Smith. The film was directed by Charlie Ahearn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Deadly Art of Survival released?
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The Deadly Art of Survival was released on January 1, 1979 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is The Deadly Art of Survival worth watching?
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The Deadly Art of Survival (1979) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.