The Deadly Art of Survival (1979)

Name: The Deadly Art of Survival
Genre: Action
Released: 1979
Duration: 77 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Nathan Ingram, George David Gonzalez, Miguel Villanueva, Gerard Hovagimyan, Kiki Smith

1h 17m

Action

Plot

Real-life kung fu expert Nathan Ingram takes center stage in this gritty martial arts classic, portraying a karate school owner who stands up against a drug trafficking gang masquerading as competitors. Directed by Charlie Ahearn, known for the influential hip-hop film Wild Style, the 1979 feature utilizes the nearby housing projects of New York's Lower East Side as its backdrop. Shot on a vintage Super 8 camera, the film captures the raw energy of the era, blending martial arts action with a compelling narrative of survival and resilience in a gritty urban landscape.

Cast

Nathan Ingram George David Gonzalez Miguel Villanueva Gerard Hovagimyan Kiki Smith Freddy Rivera Arthur Abrams Paula Humphrey Rosetta Campbell Yoshiko Chuma Beth B Gahiji Tee Pantera Tony Voss Raymond Dias Danny Davis