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By the Sword (1991)

15 91 min  -  Adventure | Drama | Sport  -   7 October 1992 (France)
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A mysterious man, Suba, gets himself a job at a fencing academy, and as he learns the way of the students... See full summary »

Director:

Jeremy Kagan

Writers:

James Donadio, John McDonald

Stars:

F. Murray Abraham, Eric Roberts and Mia Sara
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
F. Murray Abraham ...
Eric Roberts ...
Mia Sara ...
Christopher Rydell Christopher Rydell ...
Elaine Kagan ...
Brett Cullen ...
Doug Wert ...
Hobbs
Sherry Hursey ...
Tanos
Stoney Jackson Stoney Jackson ...
Johnson
Caroline Barclay ...
Tatiana
Peter Cohl Peter Cohl ...
Calder
Stephen Polk ...
Williams
Ennalls Berl Ennalls Berl ...
Dana
Dharvi Darrell Dharvi Darrell ...
Landlady
Eve Kagan Eve Kagan ...
Daughter
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A mysterious man, Suba, gets himself a job at a fencing academy, and as he learns the way of the students, the school, and its maestro, they learn that there's more to him than meets the eye. He gains (or regains?) his fencing skills and his philosophy of teaching clashes with the maestro's. As they are thrown into conflict, Suba and the maestro's past appear to be linked. And the resolution of their mysterious relationship may be a duel to the death. Written by Kathy Li  

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Fencing | Duel | Past | Combat | Fighting  | See more »

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They come from everywhere to challenge their fate...

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Adventure | Drama | Sport

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

A Espada da Justiça See more »

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Film Horizon, Foil Productions Inc., Movie Group, The See more »
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Dolby

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2.35 : 1
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Quotes

Alexander Villard: Do you ever get the feeling that you were born in the wrong age?
Max Suba: No. I appreciate modern plumbing.
Alexander Villard: You don't like me much, do you?
Max Suba: I think you are the greatest fencer that I've ever seen.
Alexander Villard: Ah. You don't like me at all.
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