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The Instructor (1983): Cast

The Instructor (1983) movie poster

The Instructor is a 1983 action film directed by Don Bendell, starring Bob Chaney as The Instructor, Steve Boergadine and Don Bender. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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The Instructor (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Don Bendell
Genre
Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Instructor About?

The premise of The Instructor without spoilers.

A widowed, principled karate instructor discovers his calm is shattered when a rival martial‑arts school begins a campaign of crime throughout town, targeting his students and friends. Determined to safeguard his community, he must balance his teachings with a fierce confrontation, testing his patience and resolve.

The Instructor Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • rival
  • school
  • karate
  • knocked off a motorcycle
  • unintentionally funny
  • fight
  • death
  • violence
  • karate school
  • martial arts
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Instructor Cast & Characters

Bob Chaney leads the cast as The Instructor, with Steve Boergadine as Al Butcher and Don Bender as Thumper Rhodes. Directed by Don Bendell; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Instructor

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The Instructor Videos

The clip of The Instructor.

THE INSTRUCTOR (1983, clip) Don Bendell
Details

The Instructor Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Ohjaaja” and “Νίντζα: Το θανατηφόρο κτύπημα”.

Also known as
  • Ohjaaja
  • Νίντζα: Το θανατηφόρο κτύπημα
  • 导师

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The Instructor FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Instructor, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Instructor?

The Instructor runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was The Instructor released?

The Instructor was released on June 30, 1983.

Who directed The Instructor?

The Instructor was directed by Don Bendell.

Who is in the cast of The Instructor?

The Instructor stars Bob Chaney as The Instructor, Steve Boergadine as Al Butcher and Don Bender as Thumper Rhodes, among 8 credited actors.

Does The Instructor have a post-credit scene?

No. The Instructor has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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