The Karate Kid Part II facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Karate Kid Part II |
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| Directed by | John G. Avildsen |
| Produced by | Jerry Weintraub |
| Written by | Robert Mark Kamen |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Bill Conti |
| Cinematography | James Crabe |
| Editing by | John G. Avildsen David Garfield Jane Kurson |
| Studio | Delphi V Productions |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
| Release date(s) | June 20, 1986 |
| Running time | 113 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $13 million |
| Money made | $115,1 million |
The Karate Kid Part II is an American martial arts drama movie from 1986. It is the first sequel to the popular movie The Karate Kid (1984). In this film, Ralph Macchio plays Daniel LaRusso, a young karate student. His wise mentor, Mr. Miyagi, is played by Pat Morita. Just like the first movie, this sequel was very successful. It even earned more money at the box office than the first one.
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Meet the Characters
This movie brings back some familiar faces and introduces new ones. These actors helped bring the story to life.
- Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso – The main student learning karate.
- Noriyuki "Pat" Morita as Mr. Miyagi – Daniel's kind and wise karate teacher.
- Danny Kamekona as Sato – Mr. Miyagi's old friend and rival.
- Nobu McCarthy as Yukie – A special person from Mr. Miyagi's past.
- Yuji Okumoto as Chozen – Sato's nephew and Daniel's new rival.
- Tamlyn Tomita as Kumiko – A new friend Daniel meets in Okinawa.
- Martin Kove as John Kreese – The tough sensei from the first movie.
The Story Continues
The movie picks up right after the first Karate Kid film. Daniel and Mr. Miyagi leave California for a new adventure. They travel to Okinawa, Japan, which is Mr. Miyagi's childhood home.
A Trip to Okinawa
Mr. Miyagi goes back to visit his dying father. This trip brings up old memories and challenges. Daniel learns more about his teacher's past. He also discovers the roots of Miyagi-Do karate.
New Friends and Rivals
In Okinawa, Daniel meets Kumiko, a kind young woman. He also encounters Chozen, a new rival. Chozen is Sato's nephew, and Sato has a long-standing feud with Mr. Miyagi. Daniel must use his karate skills and the lessons from Mr. Miyagi to face these new challenges. The movie explores themes of honor, respect, and friendship.
Movie Success
The Karate Kid Part II was a big hit when it came out. It earned over $115 million worldwide. This made it one of the highest-grossing movies of 1986. Even though critics had mixed feelings, audiences loved seeing Daniel and Mr. Miyagi's new adventure.
See also
In Spanish: The Karate Kid Part II para niños
