Newly arrived in California from New Jersey, teenager Daniel almost immediately runs afoul of karate-trained high school bullies. Determined to stick up for himself, Daniel begins to teach himself karate. Then, a Japanese handyman named Keusuke Miyagi comes to aid Daniel, teach him and show him that there is more to the martial art than fighting.
Eugene is an extraordinary talent in classic guitar, but he dreams of being a famous Blues guitarist. So he investigates to find a storied lost song. One day, he meets Willie Brown, the ‘Blind Dog’ in an old folk’s home and is convinced that he possess the lost song. Together, they’re headed to a place […]
A precocious 10-year-old girl learns a bit about chess and even more about life in A Little Game. Growing up in Greenwich Village, Max begins private school at the insistence of her parents, a handyman and a cook who can barely afford the tuition. After a classmate teases her for a lack of chess knowledge, […]
Cobra Kai karate instructor John Kreese (Martin Kove) is still brooding over the defeat handed to him by Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki ‘Pat’ Morita). He then attempts to gain revenge on them, with the help of a Vietnam War comrade, the wealthy owner of a toxic waste disposal business.
After learning that his father is dying, karate master Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki ‘Pat’ Morita) returns home to Okinawa, bringing his protege, Daniel (Ralph Macchio), with him. There Miyagi confront his old rival, while Daniel inadvertently makes an enemy of his own.
A play-it-safe guy must search for his wife’s missing cat, bringing him face-to-face with the colorful, wacky, and sometimes, the more dangerous element of his neighborhood, forcing him to confront his fears and rethink his M.O.
Mr. Miyagi is the character that made him an icon, now we examine this OSCAR nominated actor who brought him to life.