Always thought that was real been in all 3 films. I'm heading to LA next week and one of my plans is to check out some of these film locations.
Will definitely use this info thanks Paul. Thanks for the fabulous information,my son and I are watching it right now. This is great! I am introducing my son to this film right now. Great movie! It is a shame that Miyagi's house was a prop.
Daniel put in some work on that place! I am also introducing these cool old films to my kids and taking them to see the houses. Dif gonna take them to Russo's apartment. I have taken them to see E. T's house and they loved it. I recommend it looks just the same. As I write this the interview hasnt been done but its a matter of weeks or a few months away so you can keep checking back to the site if it interests anyone.
He has a few decent actors under his belt on the site and Ralph is hopefully not far away Great work done Paul! I wrote a blog about brand and audience connectivity based on the book "The Films of John Avildsen" and was surprised with so many good articles, blogs and overall material based on his two successful franchises - Rocky and The Karate Kid - It would be great if they could make a final instalment for the KK franchise.
John Avildsen had a different vision for the KK3 that never materialized since the producers did not want to let John make KK3 according to his inspiration going to Asia for KK3 and explaining more the origins of Mr Miyagi's martial arts history, etc..
Well thank you for the excellent work you place here. Also it is very sad that John Avildsen passed away on July Thanks for your pics great locations I play on checking out when in LA early next year.
Just a question tho Thanks again. That's correct, it's a completely different location. They did a good job of making it look like it was right across the street from the dojo though. Going to L. A in a month. Is there a tour which takes me to all the Locations of where the Karate Kid was filmed? Hello where is this picture taken? Are the wood stands still at the beach where he practices the crane kick? That was shot at Leo Carillo Beach in Malibu.
The stands were only there during filming. The Chatsworth Reservoir. Scott Jerry as Jerry. Juli Fields Susan as Susan. Dana Andersen Barbara as Barbara. Frank Burt Avalon Chucky as Chucky. Jeff Fishman Billy as Billy. Ken Daly Chris as Chris. John G. More like this. Watch options. Storyline Edit. Daniel and his mother move from New Jersey to California.
She has a wonderful new job, but Daniel quickly discovers that a dark haired Italian boy with a Jersey accent doesn't fit into the blond surfer crowd. Daniel manages to talk his way out of some fights, but he is finally cornered by several who belong to the same karate school. As Daniel is passing out from the beating he sees Miyagi, the elderly gardener leaps into the fray and save him by outfighting half a dozen teenagers.
Miyagi and Daniel soon find out the real motivator behind the boys' violent attitude in the form of their karate teacher. Miyagi promises to teach Daniel karate and arranges a fight at the all-valley tournament some months off. When his training begins, Daniel doesn't understand what he is being shown. Miyagi seems more interested in having Daniel paint fences and wax cars than teaching him Karate.
Only the 'Old One' could teach him the secrets of the masters. Action Drama Family Sport. Did you know Edit. Trivia Ralph Macchio was 22 during filming. Some of the cast did not believe him when they asked about his age. Goofs When Daniel picks up Ali for their first date and his mother's station wagon won't start, they push start it and ask Ali to "pop the clutch", however you can hear the starter is used to start the engine.
Quotes Tommy : Get him a body bag! Later video releases were uncut and the certificate upgraded to Connections Edited into Hollywood Burn User reviews Review. Top review. Exceptional teen film from the 80s. While John Hughs' films may be the standard for teen flicks in the s, Hughs' films were just a few of the great and unique teen films to be released in that decade.
Much of the interaction between he and his young pupil came about in his workshop, a small space that set designers did well in creating a homey vibe. The workshop was actually a reworked section of the South Seas parking lot, embedded into the eastern side of the complex.
The fence leading into the nearby field saw many of Daniel's most dramatic moments in the film, including a harsh meltdown with his mother and the infamous scene in which Mr. Miyagi rescues him from Johnny and the Cobra Kai. Miyagi's home was installed into an empty lot in Canoga Park. The filmmakers wanted to create a strong, Asian-inspired theme to provide an authentic contrast to the rest of the film's locations.
Arriving at Miyagi's house was like stepping into a different world, especially to those familiar with the actual area. Today, the lot looks nothing as it did and the detail put into the set has long been lost.
Most of Daniel's problems came from a kid named Johnny seen far right in the above image , who just happened to be under the tutelage of an intense martial arts dojo, the Cobra Kai. Their methods more violent than instructional, this group was taught to approach life with a merciless attitude. Villainous as they were, the Cobra Kai had a nice setup in a dojo that still exists today at Lankershim Blvd.
These are just a few of the great locations you can see during this film. Daniel's lake training was shot at the Chatsworth Nature Preserve. He and his mother have lunch at tiny cafe onlooking Lankershim Blvd. The Karate Kid is a great film, but even greater is it's use of the Valley for an authentic feel relevant to the story's needs. It's a special thing to have your neighborhood documented and immortalized for all to enjoy, and even more so to see how things have changed or haven't over the years.
There are plenty more films to cover in this series, and even more to come as I pass filming notices on my way through town. This classic served as a perfect way to crane kick things off. Valley Cinema: The Karate Kid. South Seas Apts.
The South Seas Complex during filming.
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