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The Way of the Karate Kid

  • Video
  • 2005
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, and William Zabka in The Karate Kid (1984)
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Retrospective documentary on the making of The Karate Kid (1984).Retrospective documentary on the making of The Karate Kid (1984).Retrospective documentary on the making of The Karate Kid (1984).

  • Director
    • Michael Gillis
  • Stars
    • Robert Mark Kamen
    • John G. Avildsen
    • Ralph Macchio
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    97
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Gillis
    • Stars
      • Robert Mark Kamen
      • John G. Avildsen
      • Ralph Macchio
    • 2User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Robert Mark Kamen
    • Self - Writer
    John G. Avildsen
    John G. Avildsen
    • Self - Director…
    Ralph Macchio
    Ralph Macchio
    • Self…
    Pat Morita
    Pat Morita
    • Self…
    William Zabka
    William Zabka
    • Self…
    Martin Kove
    Martin Kove
    • Self…
    Abbott Alexander
    Abbott Alexander
    • Yahoo #2
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Dana Andersen
    • Barbara
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Larry Drake
    Larry Drake
    • Yahoo #1
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Erik Felix
    • Karate Student
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Juli Fields
    • Susan
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Rob Garrison
    Rob Garrison
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Randee Heller
    Randee Heller
    • Lucille LaRusso
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Peter Jason
    Peter Jason
    • Soccer Coach
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Pat E. Johnson
    Pat E. Johnson
    • Referee
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Israel Juarbe
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Bruce Malmuth
    Bruce Malmuth
    • Ring Announcer
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Chad McQueen
    Chad McQueen
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    • Director
      • Michael Gillis
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    9Catherine_Grace_Zeh

    Good making-of documentary

    I love this kind of documentary. This is because it's always fun to watch the cast and crew talk about their experiences filming a particular movie and working with their co-stars as well as the crew of that particular movie. In addition, it's also fun to see what happened behind the scenes during the filming of a particular movie, such as takes or bloopers. Anytime I watch a DVD or special edition VHS, I always look forward to seeing the documentaries afterward, that is, if there are any on it. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that this was a great making-of documentary. In conclusion, I hope you enjoy this making-of documentary.
    10jmills2-3

    Excellent Addition to the DVD Set

    I saw this on the special feature part of karate kid trilogy DVD set. You get to see Pat Morita and Ralph many years later discussing the karate kid movies I loved these movies and at the time of this writing Pat has past away he past away in December 2005 I was very sad to hear this.. he will be missed by many.. he has and always will be Mr Miagi to me.

    The karate kid movies bring back many fond memories of when i was 9 yrs old. Thankyou Ralph, Thank You Pat and thanks to the director and producer for bringing us Danielson

    I sat tonight and showed my kids the movies and it was such a delight to sit down and watch them again now that i am nearly 31 yrs old.

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    • Release date
      • February 1, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • MogoMedia Inc.
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