The Karate Kid Part II
Movie Details:
| Also known as | The Karate Kid Part 2; The Karate Kid 2 |
| Based on | Characters created by Robert Mark Kamen |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Action, Family, Sport |
| Release date | June 20, 1986 |
| Running time | 1hr 53min |
| Age rating | PG |
| Starring | Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki “Pat” Morita |
| Directed by | John G. Avildsen |
| Written by | Robert Mark Kamen |
| Produced by | Jerry Weintraub |
| Cinematography by | James Crabe |
| Edited by | John G. Avildsen, David Garfield, Jane Kurson |
| Music by | Bill Conti |
| Production Company | Delphi V Productions |
| Distributor | Columbia Pictures |
Trailer, Teaser & Video:
Cast & Characters:
- Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso
- Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi
- Nobu McCarthy as Yukie
- Tamlyn Tomita as Kumiko
- Danny Kamekona as Sato
- Yuji Okumoto as Chozen Toguchi
- Charlie Tanimoto as Miyagi ChÅjun
- Joey Miyashima as Toshio
- Marc Hayashi as Taro
- Martin Kove as John Kreese
- William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence
- Tony O’Dell as Jimmy
- Ron Thomas as Bobby
- Rob Garrison as Tommy
- Chad McQueen as Dutch
- Pat E. Johnson as Referee
- Bruce Malmuth as Announcer
Storyline:
Picks up where the first movie (Karate Kid) leaves off. Mr. Miyagi and Daniel take a trip to Okinawa to visit Mr Miyagi’s dying father. After arriving Mr Miyagi finds he still has feelings for an old love. This stirs up trouble with an old rival that he originally left Okinawa to avoid. In the mean time Daniel encounters a new love and also makes some enemies.
About The Karate Kid Part II Movie:
The Karate Kid Part II is an American martial arts drama film written by Robert Mark Kamen and directed by John G. Avildsen. It is the second installment in the Karate Kid franchise and the sequel to the 1984 film The Karate Kid, starring Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita.
Following the success of the first installment, preparation for a sequel began immediately. Upon completion of the final script, Macchio and Morita were re-signed and additional casting took place between May and July 1985.
Principal photography began in September in Los Angeles, and filming was completed in December. Locations included Oahu, which was used to represent Okinawa in the film.
The Karate Kid Part II was theatrically released in the United States on June 20, 1986. The film received mixed reviews, with critics praising Morita’s performance as well as the new location and characters, while others criticized elements of the storyline, the antagonists, and some of the action scenes.
The film was a commercial success, grossing $130 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing films of 1986. A sequel titled The Karate Kid Part III was released in 1989.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | $12.5 million |
| Worldwide Collection | $130 million |