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Ralph Macchio will always be Daniel-san.
- Mr. Miyagi is named for Chogun Miyagi, who became the forerunner of karate-jutsu in Okinawa, Japan. 'Sensei Miyagi' as he was called, created his own style of karate-jutsu, which he dubbed "Goju Ryu," which means "hard and soft style."
- Ralph Macchio is the original Dorian Gray. During the filming in late 1983 he was 22 years old.
The Karate Kid I
Rating: Not RatedSynopsis: An elderly martial arts expert (Pat Morita) teaches a high schooler (Ralph Macchio) to defend himself from bullies.
Director: John G. Avildsen
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