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Surviving Edged Weapons (1988): Cast

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Surviving Edged Weapons is a 1988 action documentary directed by Dennis Anderson, starring Dan Inosanto, James Phillips and Van Williams. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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Surviving Edged Weapons (1988) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Dennis Anderson
Genres
Action , Documentary , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Surviving Edged Weapons About?

The premise of Surviving Edged Weapons without spoilers.

In this 85‑minute, action‑driven training designed exclusively for law‑enforcement personnel, viewers learn practical tactics and defensive techniques to counter the rising danger posed by knife‑wielding offenders. The program emphasizes situational awareness, safe disengagement, and effective response methods against the growing “knife culture” threat.

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Cast & crew

Surviving Edged Weapons Cast & Characters

Dan Inosanto leads the cast, with James Phillips and Van Williams. Directed by Dennis Anderson; 21 actors are credited in all.

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Surviving Edged Weapons FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Surviving Edged Weapons, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Surviving Edged Weapons?

Surviving Edged Weapons runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Surviving Edged Weapons released?

Surviving Edged Weapons was released in 1988.

Who directed Surviving Edged Weapons?

Surviving Edged Weapons was directed by Dennis Anderson.

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Who is in the cast of Surviving Edged Weapons?

Surviving Edged Weapons stars Dan Inosanto, James Phillips and Van Williams, among 21 credited actors.

Does Surviving Edged Weapons have a post-credit scene?

No. Surviving Edged Weapons has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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