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By the Sword
“They come from everywhere to challenge their fate...”
6.0 / 10• 1991• 1h 31m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
An elderly man named Max comes to the famous fencing coach Villar and asks to take him on as a coach. But the coach does not like his weapon technique, and he only takes Max as a cleaner.
Cast & Crew
F. Murray Abraham
Suba
Lead
Eric Roberts
Villard
Mia Sara
Clavelli
Christopher Rydell
Trebor
Elaine Kagan
Rachel
Brett Cullen
Gallagher
Doug Wert
Hobbs
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jeremy Kagan's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. By the Sword is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
