The Karate Kid
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| '''''The Karate Kid''''' is a [[1984 in film|1984]] [[film]] directed by [[John G. Avildsen]] and written by [[Robert Mark Kamen]], starring [[Ralph Macchio]], [[Pat Morita]] and [[Elisabeth Shue]]. It is a [[martial arts film]] and an [[underdog (competition)|underdog]] story in the mold of a previous Avildsen success, the 1976 boxing film ''[[Rocky]]''. It was a [[box office|commercial success]] upon first release, and has retained its popular following. It also received favorable [[film criticism|critical]] attention, earning [[Pat Morita]] an [[Academy Awards|Academy Award]] nomination for [[Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]. | '''''The Karate Kid''''' is a [[1984 in film|1984]] [[film]] directed by [[John G. Avildsen]] and written by [[Robert Mark Kamen]], starring [[Ralph Macchio]], [[Pat Morita]] and [[Elisabeth Shue]]. It is a [[martial arts film]] and an [[underdog (competition)|underdog]] story in the mold of a previous Avildsen success, the 1976 boxing film ''[[Rocky]]''. It was a [[box office|commercial success]] upon first release, and has retained its popular following. It also received favorable [[film criticism|critical]] attention, earning [[Pat Morita]] an [[Academy Awards|Academy Award]] nomination for [[Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]. | ||
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| + | The film spawned a franchise of related items and memorabilia such as action figures, head bands, posters, T-shirts and [[The Karate Kid (video game)|a video game]]. A short-lived [[The Karate Kid (TV series)|animated series]] spin-off aired on NBC in 1989. The film had three sequels, and it launched the career of Macchio, who would turn into a teen idol featured on the covers of magazines such as ''[[Tiger Beat]]''. It revitalized the acting career of Morita, previously known mostly for his comedic role as Arnold on ''[[Happy Days]]'', who was nominated for a [[Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]] Academy Award for his performance as Mr. Miyagi. Morita reprised his role in three subsequent sequels. | ||
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| + | * ''[[The Karate Kid, Part II]]'', a 1986 [[sequel]] in which Daniel accompanies Miyagi on a trip back to [[Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa]], where he is reunited with loved ones, and is challenged by an old adversary. | ||
| + | * ''[[The Karate Kid, Part III]]'', a 1989 sequel in which [[Martin Kove]] reappears as Kreese, seeking revenge on Daniel and Miyagi with the help of allies played by [[Thomas Ian Griffith]] and [[Sean Kanan]]. | ||
| + | * ''[[The Next Karate Kid]]'', a 1994 revamp in which [[Hilary Swank]] appears as Mr. Miyagi's new student, Julie Pierce. | ||
| + | * ''[[The Karate Kid (2010 film)|The Karate Kid]]'', a 2010 remake starring [[Jackie Chan]] and [[Jaden Smith]]. | ||
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The Karate Kid is a 1984 film directed by John G. Avildsen and written by Robert Mark Kamen, starring Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita and Elisabeth Shue. It is a martial arts film and an underdog story in the mold of a previous Avildsen success, the 1976 boxing film Rocky. It was a commercial success upon first release, and has retained its popular following. It also received favorable critical attention, earning Pat Morita an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Legacy
The film spawned a franchise of related items and memorabilia such as action figures, head bands, posters, T-shirts and a video game. A short-lived animated series spin-off aired on NBC in 1989. The film had three sequels, and it launched the career of Macchio, who would turn into a teen idol featured on the covers of magazines such as Tiger Beat. It revitalized the acting career of Morita, previously known mostly for his comedic role as Arnold on Happy Days, who was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for his performance as Mr. Miyagi. Morita reprised his role in three subsequent sequels.
- The Karate Kid, Part II, a 1986 sequel in which Daniel accompanies Miyagi on a trip back to Okinawa, where he is reunited with loved ones, and is challenged by an old adversary.
- The Karate Kid, Part III, a 1989 sequel in which Martin Kove reappears as Kreese, seeking revenge on Daniel and Miyagi with the help of allies played by Thomas Ian Griffith and Sean Kanan.
- The Next Karate Kid, a 1994 revamp in which Hilary Swank appears as Mr. Miyagi's new student, Julie Pierce.
- The Karate Kid, a 2010 remake starring Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith.
