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The Karate Kid, Part III (1989) -- Daniel and Miyagi once again tangle with the Cobra Kai and Daniel risks losing it all by putting pride before principle when a beating threatens to bust their bonsai business.
The Karate Kid (1984) -- A handyman/martial arts master agrees to teach a bullied boy karate and shows him that there is more to the martial art than fighting.
The Power of One (1992) -- Open-ended Trailer from Warner Bros.
The Karate Kid, Part II (1986) -- Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita) travels to Japan with Daniel-san (Ralph Macchio) in order to confront an old enemy. It’s a collision of culture and combat with Daniel caught in the middle.
The Karate Kid, Part III (1989) -- A bad guy from KK1 attempts to gain revenge on Daniel and Miyagi, with the aid of an old army buddy.

Overview

Contact:
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Trivia:
Directed seven actors to Oscar nominations: Jack Lemmon, Jack Gilford... more
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Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 4 wins & 6 nominations more
Alternate Names:
John Avildsen | Danny Mulroon
US TV Schedule:

Filmography

Director:
  1. Stano (2011) (pre-production)

  2. Dancing Into the Future (2007) (V)

  3. Inferno (1999/II) (as Danny Mulroon) (director's cut) (original version)
    ... aka Inferno (UK: TV title) (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Desert Heat (UK: DVD title)
  4. A Fine and Private Place (1998)
  5. 8 Seconds (1994)
    ... aka The Lane Frost Story
  6. The Power of One (1992)
    ... aka La puissance de l'ange (France)
  7. Rocky V (1990)

  8. The Karate Kid, Part III (1989)
  9. Lean on Me (1989)
  10. For Keeps? (1988)
    ... aka Maybe Baby (Europe: English title: video title) (USA: working title)
  11. Happy New Year (1987)
  12. The Karate Kid, Part II (1986)
    ... aka The Karate Kid Part II (Australia)
  13. The Karate Kid (1984)
  14. A Night in Heaven (1983)
  15. Traveling Hopefully (1982)
  16. Neighbors (1981)
    ... aka Neighbours (Australia)
  17. The Formula (1980)
    ... aka Die Formel (West Germany)
  18. "Murder Ink" (1980) TV series

  19. Slow Dancing in the Big City (1978)
  20. Rocky (1976)
  21. W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings (1975)
  22. Fore Play (1975)
    ... aka Foreplay
    ... aka The President's Women
  23. Save the Tiger (1973)
  24. The Stoolie (1972)
  25. Cry Uncle (1971)
    ... aka American Oddballs
    ... aka Super Dick (UK)
  26. Okay Bill (1971)
    ... aka Sweet Dreams
  27. Joe (1970)
  28. Guess What We Learned in School Today? (1970)
    ... aka I Ain't No Buffalo (USA: reissue title)

  29. Turn on to Love (1969)
Editor:
  1. The Power of One (1992)
    ... aka La puissance de l'ange (France)
  2. Rocky V (1990)

  3. The Karate Kid, Part III (1989)
  4. Lean on Me (1989)
  5. For Keeps? (1988)
    ... aka Maybe Baby (Europe: English title: video title) (USA: working title)
  6. The Karate Kid, Part II (1986)
    ... aka The Karate Kid Part II (Australia)
  7. The Karate Kid (1984)
  8. A Night in Heaven (1983)

  9. Slow Dancing in the Big City (1978)
  10. Cry Uncle (1971)
    ... aka American Oddballs
    ... aka Super Dick (UK)
  11. Okay Bill (1971)
    ... aka Sweet Dreams
  12. Guess What We Learned in School Today? (1970)
    ... aka I Ain't No Buffalo (USA: reissue title)

  13. Turn on to Love (1969)
Cinematographer:
  1. The Stoolie (1972)
  2. Cry Uncle (1971)
    ... aka American Oddballs
    ... aka Super Dick (UK)
  3. Okay Bill (1971)
    ... aka Sweet Dreams
  4. Joe (1970)
  5. Guess What We Learned in School Today? (1970)
    ... aka I Ain't No Buffalo (USA: reissue title)

  6. Out of It (1969)
  7. Turn on to Love (1969)
Producer:
  1. Dancing Into the Future (2007) (V) (producer)

  2. Lean on Me (1989) (executive producer)

  3. Slow Dancing in the Big City (1978) (producer)

  4. Out of It (1969) (associate producer)
  5. Mickey One (1965) (executive producer)
Camera and Electrical Department:
  1. Slow Dancing in the Big City (1978) (camera operator)
  2. The Stoolie (1972) (camera operator)
Writer:
  1. Cry Uncle (1971) (additional dialogue)
    ... aka American Oddballs
    ... aka Super Dick (UK)
  2. Okay Bill (1971) (writer)
    ... aka Sweet Dreams
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:
  1. Hurry Sundown (1967) (assistant director)
  2. Greenwich Village Story (1963) (assistant director)
Miscellaneous Crew:
  1. Black Like Me (1964) (assistant to director) (as John Avildsen)
  2. Greenwich Village Story (1963) (production assistant)
Editorial Department:
  1. Neighbors (1981) (supervising editor)
    ... aka Neighbours (Australia)
Actor:
  1. Greenwich Village Story (1963) (as John Avildsen) .... Alvie
Thanks:
  1. The Way of the Karate Kid (2004) (V) (special thanks)
Self:
  1. Mr. Firth Goes to Washington (2008) .... Himself - Interviewee
  2. In the Ring (2006) (V) (as John Avildsen) .... Himself
  3. The Rise of Two Legends (2006) (V) .... Himself
  4. Tribute to James Crabe (2006) (V) (as John Avildsen) .... Himself
  5. Make Your Own Damn Movie! (2005) (V) .... Himself
  6. "Biography" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Sylvester Stallone (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  7. The Way of the Karate Kid (2004) (V) .... Himself
  8. Super Secret Movie Rules: Sports Underdogs (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  9. A Decade Under the Influence (2003) .... Himself
  10. Magic Time: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon (2002) (V) (as John Avildsen) .... Himself

  11. Sports on the Silver Screen (1997) (TV) (uncredited) .... Himself (academy award ceremony backstage footage)
  12. The Troma System (1993) .... Himself

  13. The 49th Annual Academy Awards (1977) (TV) .... Himself - Winner: Best Director

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