The Karate Kid Part II (1986)

About The Karate Kid Part II

The Karate Kid Part II is the sequel to the original 1984 movie, The Karate Kid. Directed by John G. Avildsen and written by Robert Mark Kamen, the movie follows the story of Daniel LaRusso and his mentor, Mr. Miyagi. After winning the All-Valley Karate Tournament, Daniel accompanies Miyagi to his homeland in Okinawa, Japan. This trip exposes the deep-rooted rivalries in Miyagi's past, and Daniel finds love with a local girl named Kumiko. Facing their own battles, they both use the power of karate to confront their foes.

Making / Production

The Karate Kid Part II was produced by Columbia Pictures and Delphi V Productions, with Jerry Weintraub serving as the producer. Filming took place in Oahu, Hawaii, which doubled as Okinawa for the movie. Notably, Pat Morita and Ralph Macchio reprised their roles from the original film.

Actors

• Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso: He continues excellently in his role as Daniel, effectively showcasing the development from the first film. His journey in Okinawa gives him depth and fresh challenges.
• Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi: His portrayal of the wise and steadfast Mr. Miyagi is impressive, and he revisits his roots in this movie with grace and strength.
• Nobu McCarthy as Yukie: Yukie is Mr. Miyagi's love interest, and Nobu McCarthy brings a delicate nuance to the role.
• Tamlyn Tomita as Kumiko: Making her film debut, Tamlyn Tomita plays Kumiko, Daniel's love interest. She beautifully captures Kumiko's strength and independence.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The tea ceremony between Daniel and Kumiko was correct in every detail according to traditional Okinawan custom.
• Although set in Okinawa, the movie was actually filmed mainly in Oahu, Hawaii.
• Despite being a sequel, The Karate Kid Part II actually grossed more at the box office than the original movie.

Awards

Pat Morita was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Quotes

• "Here are the Two Rules of Miyagi-Ryu Karate. Rule Number One: Karate for defense only. Rule Number Two: First learn rule number one."
• "Man who catch fly with chopstick accomplish anything."
• "It's okay to lose to an opponent. It's never okay to lose to fear."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Glory of Love" by Peter Cetera
• "Rock and Roll Over You" by The Moody Blues
• "Fish For Life" by Ian Hunter