The Karate Kid (1984): 15 Weird Facts You Didn't Know

The Karate Kid (1984): 15 Weird Facts You Didn't Know

#rememberwhen The Karate Kid taught us that painting fences could turn you into a tournament champ? The 1984 classic made Ralph Macchio a star, gave Pat Morita an Oscar nomination, and convinced an entire generation that balance was everything.

But behind all the punches and kicks was a story even crazier than what made it onscreen. Casting battles, product placement, a soundtrack reject, and at least one Hollywood grudge...it’s all here.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:32 - #15: The Beatdown That Changed Everything — Robert Mark Kamen
02:39 - #14: Playing Young with a Baby Face — Ralph Macchio
03:47 - #13: Breaking Out of a Sitcom Box — Pat Morita
05:06 - #12: A Hit Song with Unexpected Origins — Joe Esposito
06:18 - #11: From Commercials to the Big Screen — Elisabeth Shue
07:15 - #10: Nailing the Final Move
08:11 - #9: When Casting Almost Went Another Way — Sean Penn & Charlie Sheen
09:19 - #8: Designing a Symbol That Lasted
10:24 - #7: Real Places You Can Still Visit — John G. Avildsen
11:20 - #6: A Scene Too Intense for the Ending — Martin Kove
12:23 - #5: Keeping the Most Iconic Props
13:22 - #4: The Plot Hole You Never Noticed
14:36 - #3: A Legendary Grudge Over Soda — Clint Eastwood
16:15 - #2: How One Film Spawned a Legacy
17:59 - #1: From Novice to Black Belt

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