{"product_id":"by-the-sword","title":"By the Sword (1991) DVD | F. Murray Abraham Eric Roberts Mia Sara Fencing Drama Film | Hollywood Reporter Quote","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the Sword (1991) DVD | F. Murray Abraham, Eric Roberts \u0026amp; Mia Sara | Fencing Drama Film | Hollywood Reporter Quote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the Sword (1991)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a unique fencing drama directed by Jeremy Kagan, starring Academy Award winner \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF. Murray Abraham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Eric Roberts, and Mia Sara. The film explores rivalry, redemption, and the philosophy of fencing through the story of an ex-convict who returns to the sport at an elite academy, clashing with its ruthless champion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHollywood Reporter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e praised the film’s originality, noting that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“By the Sword brings a fresh angle to sports drama by focusing on fencing, a discipline rarely explored on screen.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This critical recognition highlights the film’s distinctive place among 90s dramas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: DVD\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Drama \/ Sports \/ Thriller\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year: 1991\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003eRuntime: Approx. 91 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rare DVD is perfect for collectors of vintage sports dramas, fans of John le Carré–style rivalries, and enthusiasts of films that spotlight fencing as both art and combat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retro and Classic Flixs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42520974262514,"sku":"by-the-sword","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1075\/0194\/files\/by-the-sword-1991-dvd-f-murray-abraham-eric-roberts-mia-sara-fencing-drama-film-hollywood-reporter-quote-film-television-dvds-retro-and-classic-flixs-766088.jpg?v=1783277252","url":"https:\/\/shop.retroclassicflixs.com\/products\/by-the-sword","provider":"Retro Classic Flixs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}