The Karate Kid ~ Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki "Pat" Morita ~ Movie ~ New DVD
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written by Robert Mark Kamen and directed by John G. Avildsen. It is the first
installment in The Karate Kid franchise, and stars Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki
"Pat" Morita, and Elisabeth Shue.The Karate Kid follows Daniel
LaRusso (Macchio), a teenager taught Gōjū-ryū karate by Mr. Miyagi (Morita) to
help defend himself and compete in a tournament against his bullies, one of
which is the ex-boyfriend of his love interest Ali Mills (Shue).
Kamen was approached by Columbia Pictures to compose a film
similar to Avildsen's previous success Rocky (1976), after signing the
director. Kamen drew inspiration from his own life when writing the film. As
a result, he maintained strong opinions regarding cast, and petitioned heavily
for Morita's inclusion. Preparations for the film began immediately after
the final edit of the script was complete, and casting took place between April
and June 1983. Principal photography began in September 1983 in Los Angeles,
and filming was complete by December 1983.
The Karate Kid was theatrically released in the United
States on June 22, 1984. The film received universal acclaim from critics, many
of whom praised the action sequences, writing, story-line, acting performances,
and music. The film was also a commercial success, grossing over $91 million
worldwide, making it among the highest grossing films of 1984.
The film is also notable for kick starting the career of
Macchio, as well as revitalizing the acting career of Morita, who was
previously known mostly for comedic roles, and earned Morita a nomination for
the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. The Karate Kid subsequently
launched a media franchise, and is credited for popularizing karate in the
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