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  • HERE ARE THE FIRST TEN MINUTES OF THE KARATE KID 1983 REHEARSAL MOVIE. THAT'S JIMMY CRABE OUR CAMERMAN BEING KNOCKED DOWN WHEN RALPH DOES A KARATE KICK TO THE DOOR OF THE APARTMENT COMPLEX AT THE BEGINNING OF OUR STORY.

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  • @TMS5100
    @TMS5100 8 років тому +613

    ralph was such a natural! perfect for the movie.

    • @gregguerra8509
      @gregguerra8509 4 роки тому +2

      Natural, he was a horrible actor

    • @minyrar7107
      @minyrar7107 4 роки тому +35

      greg guerra he absolutely wasn’t, and he definitely isn’t a horrible actor. The guy is a natural, something you rarely see these days.

    • @GisherJohn24
      @GisherJohn24 4 роки тому +4

      anyone notice the pool looks nice in the beginning at the apt?

    • @thatsedum9022
      @thatsedum9022 4 роки тому +1

      greg guerra this was only her second movie acting and at the time a iconic movie

    • @gregguerra8509
      @gregguerra8509 4 роки тому

      @@minyrar7107 natural, your deranged

  • @Robochop-vz3qm
    @Robochop-vz3qm Місяць тому +38

    First saw this movie in 84, still love it now in my Fifties. Never gets old.👍

    • @TruthSeeker-j7z
      @TruthSeeker-j7z 24 дні тому +1

      However, if u are in your fifties, you should realise real life would not revolve around karate but more so guns and knives. The truth is in Liverpool uk , he would be stabbed by inner city kids

    • @Robochop-vz3qm
      @Robochop-vz3qm 24 дні тому

      @@TruthSeeker-j7z I'd believe it.
      Probably same thing here in Australia

    • @BlankSpace-by3nd
      @BlankSpace-by3nd 24 дні тому +2

      Classics stick around👍 remakes get trashed

    • @TheJustJoe
      @TheJustJoe 9 днів тому

      ​@@TruthSeeker-j7zit's how American 80s films were. They saved the stabbings for break dancing movies at that time. 😉

  • @nicholascollins3012
    @nicholascollins3012 2 місяці тому +54

    It is amazing that this raw footage is out there

    • @douglasbrown6151
      @douglasbrown6151 Місяць тому +3

      Just stumbled acorss this footage. I'm glad to see someone else recently realized what a gem this is.

    • @DavidGomez-es7bd
      @DavidGomez-es7bd Місяць тому +4

      I still say lots of lines from this classic 80s film 🎥

    • @brianmeen2158
      @brianmeen2158 Місяць тому +1

      You should check out the deleted scenes - they are on UA-cam.. I’m glad they didn’t include them in the movie 😃

  • @cybernautadventurer
    @cybernautadventurer 9 років тому +634

    When actors do as great a job as this, it's almost a curse, because you love the character so much, it's disappointing when you realise it is just in fact a character they're playing.

  • @poshko41
    @poshko41 11 років тому +167

    Love the approach they took with this movie - long, uninterrupted takes, minimal cuts, and an emphasis on authenticity. A perfect example is the scene where Mr. Miyagi nurses Daniel back to health after the Halloween party beating. I guess it's not always possible with actors that don't have the Morita-Macchio chemistry, but man I wish more filmmakers today took this approach.

    • @sonnybrown4758
      @sonnybrown4758 10 років тому +2

      Couldn't agree more :)

    • @avildsen1221
      @avildsen1221  10 років тому +16

      Second that,

    • @jasonhylnd001
      @jasonhylnd001 10 років тому +2

      avildsen1221
      Hey Mr. Avildsen, this movie rocks and you are a wonderful director. Also, Your son did an amazing job of trying out for Mike Barnes on the third movie. Any specific reason he didn't get the part?

    • @asianskywalker
      @asianskywalker 6 років тому +2

      Agree totally. I hate the Michael Bay style fast cuts.

    • @davidc.2878
      @davidc.2878 6 років тому +3

      That's a nice point. I heard two filmmakers--brothers who had made a documentary recently--on NPR talking about the second KK movie. They said it basically sucked (I don't agree) but they said there was one scene in it that was a touchstone for them as to how to shoot a scene right. Even before they named the scene, I knew it was the one where Daniel-sun and Miyagi are sitting and looking out at the water and talking about their fathers just after Miyagi's has died. It's a powerful scene, perfectly shot, in long takes that give a sense of deep time. Most of the mainstream flicks today don't even risk a long take since they don't trust their actors, and they don't trust their audience to keep paying attention.

  • @avildsen1221
    @avildsen1221  11 років тому +457

    Ralph is very talented actor. As a person he is sweet, fun, smart and very polite. And a joy to work with.

    • @TheCosmicStarmen
      @TheCosmicStarmen 4 роки тому +58

      RIP to you John Avildsen. You created a masterpiece of movie cinema and Ralph is carrying on your legacy in #CobraKai Karate Kid is my all time favorite film. RIP LEGEND

    • @antoniogenis542
      @antoniogenis542 4 роки тому +1

      hey ,his first voice actor in Brazil has passed away
      and he has dubbed other artists from the united states he is Cleomir dos Santos ua-cam.com/video/7hUVNPqC1t4/v-deo.html

    • @epcotman32
      @epcotman32 2 роки тому +10

      And to think he named his son after his character.

    • @Drastt
      @Drastt 2 роки тому +1

      ______ ____ ___ __ _________ ______ __ _____

    • @Villarino-yu7vt
      @Villarino-yu7vt Рік тому

      1986

  • @jonathanwest530
    @jonathanwest530 6 років тому +40

    This is so great!. these videos were all shot during the weeks of prep/rehearsals before production began. They had the luxury of having access to the locations and most of the cast was available. I was James Crabe's "A" Camera Operator on the movie and during production, John (Avildson) would take us into the trailer after each scene rehearsal and show us these videos he had shot. It gave us a pretty good idea of how he envisioned it. It saved so much time and we were able to go back to the set and set up the various shots for the scene without having to go through a lot of extra verbal communication. As we worked, John and James would watch the video assist monitor and we were able to work smoothly, make any necessary changes to the shot. I loved working for both of them... and obviously The Karate Kid was one of the memorable projects in my long career. Jonathan West ASC

    • @traida111
      @traida111 Місяць тому

      did you enjoy cobra kai tv show?

    • @awh4272
      @awh4272 Місяць тому

      Wow man that is pretty cools my man!

  • @iexclipsei
    @iexclipsei 5 років тому +118

    1:40
    Daniel’s mom: “i have a good feeling it’s in the air!” *sneezes*
    Daniel: “hahah”
    So cute! lol💛💛

  • @lifeisyours8250
    @lifeisyours8250 6 років тому +419

    Ahhhh the 80s, when they knew how to make movies.

    • @James-hh1lq
      @James-hh1lq 5 років тому +46

      And music

    • @jonibeeter3288
      @jonibeeter3288 4 роки тому +3

      @@James-hh1lq break dance left the chat

    • @mathieujulia
      @mathieujulia 4 роки тому +21

      I was born in the wrong generation. All the movies now suck.. and music

    • @lifeisyours8250
      @lifeisyours8250 4 роки тому +9

      @@mathieujulia Yes, there are a few exceptions of course but generally movies these days lack originality and seem to be just thrown out there almost lazy if you like. The good thing about the 80s and 90s is when pratical effects were being used it seems more passion/effort was in the project.
      Dont get me wrong some of the CGI is outstanding these days... like in Game of Thrones but there has to be a balance and to get the best out of the actor, acting to something that is actually there rather than a screen where nothing is present makes it more authentic.

    • @mathieujulia
      @mathieujulia 4 роки тому

      @@lifeisyours8250 agreed

  • @beyondthetech
    @beyondthetech 13 років тому +43

    This is like the best remake that isn't a remake. From a true fan of the original trilogy, thank you, Mr. Avildsen!

    • @MrParkerman6
      @MrParkerman6 3 роки тому

      The movie was the remake of this, dumbass. Not the other way around.

    • @spiritkp302
      @spiritkp302 3 роки тому

      @@MrParkerman6 your 9 years late to make a false correction lmao

  • @avildsen1221
    @avildsen1221  11 років тому +77

    Mr Miyagi's house from The Karate Kid was a real house in the San Fernado Valley. Not sure exactly where.
    When we did the sequal, we discovered that house had been torn down. Bill Cassidy, our Production Designer, recreated the house on the back lot at Warner Bros. in Burbank, CA.

    • @andyedge263
      @andyedge263 4 роки тому +3

      it was in the conoga park area. rip sir..

    • @MrXavierMoktar
      @MrXavierMoktar 6 місяців тому +1

      @avildsen1221 Good job by rebuilding it. It gives that really authentic feeling. Last day i watched how they did that with many houses at the warner brothers ranch. The home from Lethal Weapon, National Lampoons christmas vacation, Project X, the Gremlins and a lot more are there. Film magic at its best.

  • @marcoceccarelli6415
    @marcoceccarelli6415 6 років тому +294

    The last decade America was America the 80s. the music the movies were the best

    • @matiascatalano8164
      @matiascatalano8164 4 роки тому +3

      Lo mejor

    • @bonbonsukii
      @bonbonsukii 4 роки тому +20

      ikr i wish i was in the 80's :(

    • @davidsouthern2153
      @davidsouthern2153 4 роки тому +8

      I live in the UK and agree the 80s was a brilliant decade.
      I don't know if it's just my age but majority of today's music seems so dull and most radio channels play stuff from the past.(is that the case in the US?).
      Karate Kid Great Film!

    • @mohammedyasin6152
      @mohammedyasin6152 4 роки тому +4

      70s Bruce Lee

    • @matiascatalano8164
      @matiascatalano8164 4 роки тому

      @Rocky racoon Tadd you mind the actreess?? Larusso's mother

  • @avildsen1221
    @avildsen1221  11 років тому +48

    In KKII Mr Miyagi's house was recreated by our great production designer Bill Cassidy on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank CA. Richard Davis, our location manager, found the original house for KKI in the San Fernando Valley. Richard showed it to me. I loved it. We rented it from the owner. Bill Cassidy designed and built the back yard. When KKII was being prepared, we discovered Mr Miyagi's house had been demolished. Turns out Mr Miyagi had a big party after the movie. You can imagine the rest.

  • @avildsen1221
    @avildsen1221  12 років тому +133

    Sometimes the magic of human emotions falls victim to the ease of CGI. But I think emotions will always trump mechanics. The story is king.

    • @MaleNotForSale
      @MaleNotForSale 4 роки тому +7

      Story is king absolutely. RIP Sir and thanks for the memories.

    • @patw2359
      @patw2359 3 роки тому +3

      Thank you for The Karate Kid story. RIP.

  • @flptraira
    @flptraira 8 років тому +75

    Man this is amazing. It's like a lost treasure! AWESOME!!

  • @GialloHorror
    @GialloHorror 11 років тому +58

    I always wondered how Ralph Macchio was as a person. He seems like a really cool guy.
    This film is such a CLASSIC! It's nice to see films where you, actually, root for the protagonist unlike today's films. This film is one of my all time favorites, and definitely a staple of my childhood.

    • @JerseyToTheBone
      @JerseyToTheBone 5 днів тому

      I can speak personally; he is the real deal. I met him alongside C. Thomas Howell at Chiller Theater in Parsippany Sheraton some years back and he was so down to earth. It was weird because Tom is huge and tall now, but if you remember The Outsiders, they were both short and skinny. It was really cool, and I could've spent hours chatting with those two guys. It was a really fun experience.

  • @imyourgodmachine
    @imyourgodmachine 6 років тому +55

    RIP John. Your movies brought alot of joy to my life.

  • @melanyxace
    @melanyxace 14 років тому +70

    Ralph is so cute :)

  • @larrypeters3675
    @larrypeters3675 8 років тому +29

    I like finding these kinda videos. I was always curious about the making of this and other movies from my childhood

  • @TheAmateurEditor
    @TheAmateurEditor 12 років тому +1

    Dear mr. Avildsen, thank you ever so much not just for this particular masterpiece, but for your contributions to the world of cinema in general. You have brought us some wonderful and ever-lasting tales of inspiration and triumph and for that we owe you a debt of gratitude.

  • @Naitoraven951
    @Naitoraven951 7 років тому +109

    Rest in peace, John Avildsen.

    • @LoyalOpposition
      @LoyalOpposition 5 років тому +1

      John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017)

    • @syn586
      @syn586 5 років тому +4

      The one who uploaded this video. Is he dead?

    • @robertoh3633
      @robertoh3633 4 роки тому +2

      @@syn586 yes he is dead by now. Sorry

    • @BurningFinger92
      @BurningFinger92 4 роки тому +3

      Damn 🙏🏾

  • @Shane-th5wr
    @Shane-th5wr 10 років тому +119

    Good stuff and good memories. A movie I grew up with and will always be one of my favorites. Im introducing my 6 year old daughter to the movie for her first time tonight.

    • @avildsen1221
      @avildsen1221  10 років тому +28

      A greater endorsement I can't imagine. Thank you.

    • @SusieSynth
      @SusieSynth 9 років тому +5

      +Ironwind1972 same. I showed my 7 year old lol. she loves 80s stuff.

    • @jasonhylnd001
      @jasonhylnd001 8 років тому +1

      Got a quetion for you sir, I have seen cast of the original Karate kid on panels always discussing the first Karate kid which is the best in the series but I have to ask, do you and Ralph Macchio hate the sequels? Particularly the third film?

    • @adameat3562
      @adameat3562 7 років тому +3

      Ironwind1972 I just watched with my 3 and 6 year old tonight... Classic

    • @Ironwind1972
      @Ironwind1972 7 років тому +5

      I'm sad to hear Mr. Avildsen passed away. Tonight I will watch the movie he made, and I love, in his honor.

  • @EuroHouseInc
    @EuroHouseInc 9 років тому +37

    Omgggg RALPH in those shades 😎😎 👌👌👌👌👀👅

  • @shadowman2192
    @shadowman2192 10 років тому +29

    Its absolutely surreal to see these amazing actors rehearsing these iconic scenes before they were iconic. The Karate Kid should have received more more Oscar nominations than it did. I'd love to see some rehearsal footage of The Karate Kid Part 2 because
    part 2 is my favorite of the series. Thank you for sharing these with us Mr. Avildsen.

    • @paulmax2750
      @paulmax2750 10 років тому +3

      Olivia Howard
      Yeah his performance in The Outsiders was Oscar caliber. He had more emotional scenes in that movie than anyone else in the movie and killed it each time.

    • @shadowman2192
      @shadowman2192 10 років тому +5

      Olivia Howard
      Hes still had an amazing career. Hes done several movies but of course The Outsiders and The Karate Kids will always be his two most memorable roles and thats something to be very proud of. Some actors don't even get that one iconic role, hes had two.

    • @paulmax2750
      @paulmax2750 9 років тому +1

      Olivia Howard
      I don't know what happened to C Thomas Howell's career. His film resume is embarrassing, all those b and c movies.

    • @sainttrunks1982
      @sainttrunks1982 9 років тому

      Lol All Johny wanted to do was talk 7:44

  • @firestepher72
    @firestepher72 6 років тому +7

    RIP Mr Avildsen. Thank You for posting this treasure. I hope this channel never goes down. Or somehow this footage gets put on a BluRay edition of some sort that can be restored.

    • @johndlc1983
      @johndlc1983 6 років тому

      Firestepher G ua-cam.com/video/ibJV6PGpi6Q/v-deo.html I did restore it and color correct it. Leave comment what to think of this in its full.

    • @zanieru7041
      @zanieru7041 3 роки тому

      @@johndlc1983 Where's the video? ☹️

  • @lesliewyatt4188
    @lesliewyatt4188 6 років тому +17

    I loved watching this!! Groovy vid!! Anyone watching Cobra Kai 😍

  • @jrusso7660
    @jrusso7660 12 років тому +23

    Thank you for posting this video as it's a truly awesome treat.
    I just want to praise you on such fantastic casting of Ralph as Daniel, Marty Kove as Reese, Pat Morita as Miyagi and best of all, Billy Zabka as Johnny. What an unbelievably fantastic film. Bravo.

  • @P.Whitestrake
    @P.Whitestrake 6 років тому +27

    It feels like watching Karate Kid movie made by students in film school/art school. Nevertheless, I'm glad I found this video. This is the movie that made me into karate as a young lad.

    • @Simdarellasims
      @Simdarellasims 6 років тому +3

      I think it really holds up because the acting is already quite good and everyone is into their roles. The rest is just dressing really.

  • @ekcomrie
    @ekcomrie 12 років тому +3

    Watched all three this weekend. Intense, emotional and fun. Thanks for the memories.

  • @shakx3795
    @shakx3795 Місяць тому

    i grew up on this movie..i grew up in LA Calif in the 80's..luv this move to death..thanks for this great movie

  • @syphic
    @syphic 12 років тому +20

    This is amazing footage. Thanks for posting!

  • @poolball79
    @poolball79 11 років тому +56

    Cobra Kai doesn't look so menacing on the bikes without their jackets.lol

    • @GisherJohn24
      @GisherJohn24 4 роки тому +7

      also that pool at the apt was nice and clean too!

  • @PhilAndersonOutside
    @PhilAndersonOutside 11 років тому +28

    I think what's most interesting here is seeing the effort Avildsen and his team put into the rehearsal, with the blocking and walkthrough, but still in a rather intimate and relaxed manner for the actors. It must have made the days go fairly smooth when shooting, compared to today's filmmaking with strict prep focusing much more on production than acting, armies of people on multiple sets, and 14-18 hour days the norm.

  • @djmexicanodetx249
    @djmexicanodetx249 Місяць тому +1

    Excellent footage! I love the karate kid, one of my favorite films

  • @jondoglegs7124
    @jondoglegs7124 3 роки тому +8

    That VHS camcorder quality gives me nostalgic warm fuzzies

  • @qwerty7573
    @qwerty7573 9 років тому +90

    I'm 23, Ralph is 54 and he still looks younger than me!

    • @25500
      @25500 9 років тому +4

      qwerty7573 thats because your wasted... LOL

    • @NicE-jq3wv
      @NicE-jq3wv 5 років тому +5

      He was like 25 in this movie playing a 16 year old. Good genes

    • @politkos5348
      @politkos5348 4 роки тому +5

      He even sounds like a 15 year old

    • @politkos5348
      @politkos5348 4 роки тому +1

      Nic E also I think he faked his age cuz bruh that’s a child we’re seeing, there is no way he’s 25

    • @nirvanaforlife7108
      @nirvanaforlife7108 4 роки тому +2

      Politkos he was 23

  • @22tango79
    @22tango79 4 роки тому +3

    Wow! As soon as Mr. Miyagi enters, the weight of the story becomes completely magnificent.

  • @phil9256
    @phil9256 Місяць тому

    This was a gift. I am so glad this hit my feed.

  • @rsstnnr76
    @rsstnnr76 8 років тому +15

    Thanks for sharing these clips.

  • @guvnormclean
    @guvnormclean Місяць тому

    thanks for the vid, one of my childhood movies. me and my friends drew in chalk the Hill Valley Karate tournement mate on the floor with the fist and spent that whole summer kicking the crap out of each other lol. My best summer of my life thanks to Karate kid . RIP Derek Mcgeeok best and most vicious spinning back fist of Barmston. Love this insight to the movie . thanks Avildsen1221

  • @tamrynbauer8640
    @tamrynbauer8640 3 роки тому +6

    they picked such good actors/actresses. now we have “social media” stars who get movies handed to their untalented self

  • @jasonk8793
    @jasonk8793 6 років тому +2

    Great video! This movie was a bright spot in my childhood. I was in 4th grade. It would be a dream to be in it. That apartment building is still there and the field next to it. I was there last year. The lady wasn't sitting there with her dog and the pool was fixed.

  • @avildsen1221
    @avildsen1221  12 років тому +35

    Yes, I have. I've thought about Daniel and Ali meeting again, after all these years. And love is reborn. And then Mr Miyagi's nephew or niece shows up and we're off to a new adventure. Any takers?

    • @danielmoore8695
      @danielmoore8695 4 роки тому +11

      Nah i want him to be with the Japanese girl Kumiko

    • @catherinebakari2162
      @catherinebakari2162 4 роки тому +3

      Daniel Moore hey you never know, Season 3 of Cobra Kai he goes back to Okinawa 😉

    • @dennismackey1414
      @dennismackey1414 4 роки тому

      @@danielmoore8695 KIMIKO!! KUMIKO!! KUMIKO!!

    • @arissag960
      @arissag960 4 роки тому

      Watch Cobra Kai

    • @2sallads
      @2sallads 4 роки тому +3

      @@arissag960 This is the original directors account. He passed away in 2017. You're responding to a dead man.

  • @cbaka
    @cbaka 13 років тому

    Great script, great actors, great director, great movie : a great film that marked the history of cinema. A great film made with heart and respect that has marked the history of cinema .. I saw it when I was 14, I have fond memories and I showed it to my son .. . He loved it. Thank you Mr. Avildsen, Mr Maccio, Mr Morita and all who participated ... for sharing your art.

  • @avildsen1221
    @avildsen1221  12 років тому +5

    I don't know of any other movie that has this kind of rehearsal footage. This is no a common practice.

  • @enriquelegarreta6002
    @enriquelegarreta6002 11 років тому

    Mr Avildsen, to this day, KK remains my fav movie. Ive never experienced a moment like the final kick in a movie theater ever since. You took a sold out theater and you had every single person at the edge of their seats. It also resonates because I had a similar relationship with my grandpa back then. He just passed away last year and he always, always reminded me of Mr Miyagi. I don't think I'll ever have another cinematic experience like the one that I had when I was 8, watching KK. THANK YOU

  • @user-ir8mf7km6w
    @user-ir8mf7km6w 4 роки тому +3

    The girl who played Ali's friend was so obnoxious - I remember thinking that as a kid

  • @airt698
    @airt698 2 роки тому +1

    As a kid when this movie got released on VHS I watched it about 10 times before mom had to return it Sunday night. Such a great movie and a great era.

  • @katelynreed6104
    @katelynreed6104 6 років тому +13

    6:27 The STARS are beautiful!! Haha

  • @shamim13333
    @shamim13333 3 роки тому +2

    I thought this film was made in 1984 not 1983. Did they start shooting in 1983 and finish by 1984 ?

  • @VolkXue
    @VolkXue 7 років тому +31

    At around 8:30 someone calls Johnny a Nazi lol

    • @nolanknows1401
      @nolanknows1401 6 років тому

      adam tarver I was just about to post this

    • @ianfrench1577
      @ianfrench1577 5 років тому

      That looks like a different actor playing Johnny during the beach fight

    • @littlemissblackdress7587
      @littlemissblackdress7587 3 роки тому

      @@ianfrench1577 It's William Zabka.

  • @LuvGokunut
    @LuvGokunut 13 років тому +1

    Is this THE John G. Avildsen?? Wow! This is such a treat! I've never seen anything like this before...and for my favorite movie series ever! Thanks so much for uploading this!

  • @avildsen1221
    @avildsen1221  12 років тому +11

    You're very kind and I appreciate your generous words. Thank you.

  • @NousProductions
    @NousProductions 11 років тому

    For an actor, this is like finding hidden treasure. Thanks so much for sharing this and thanks for directing such a great movie.

  • @Evermore2017
    @Evermore2017 4 роки тому +4

    Ralph Macchio is underrated. Great actor.

  • @imyourgodmachine
    @imyourgodmachine 11 років тому

    Thank you so much for clearing that up, and for creating one of my most beloved movies of all time!

  • @adamspeople
    @adamspeople 7 років тому +20

    Got the pool filled up at last, California here we come!!

  • @goodefilm1
    @goodefilm1 3 роки тому +2

    This is awesome. Thanks for sharing

  • @rebeccawest1912
    @rebeccawest1912 5 років тому +5

    6:35 he's just getting riled up whilst staring at a parked truck.

  • @michaelbell75
    @michaelbell75 4 роки тому +2

    Elizabeth Shue in her prime, awesome.

  • @avildsen1221
    @avildsen1221  12 років тому +23

    KK3 was the toughest and the worst of the 3KKs that I made.
    Pat's passing was very sad for all who knew and loved this great guy.

    • @davidc.2878
      @davidc.2878 6 років тому +2

      Thank you Mr. Avildsen for at least four wonderful flicks: Rocky, KK's 1 and 2, and Save the Tiger with Jack Lemon. Unfortunately, he passed away in July of 2017 so he won't hear this praise, unless they get UA-cam in heaven, but I'm sure they have much better things to do.

    • @jaymatthew738
      @jaymatthew738 6 років тому +2

      avildsen1221 why weren't more karate kid movies made after 3 I'd say two more sequels would have been nice after kk3. Ralph still looked very young and could still pass as a teen even in 1994. It would have been nice to see Ralph as karate kid in his early college years.

    • @jonathanspencer5884
      @jonathanspencer5884 4 роки тому +1

      @@jaymatthew738 There was a fourth Karate Kid movie called The Next Karate Kid , with Pat Morita reprising his role as Mr Miyagi for a fourth time
      Hikary Swank replaced Ralph Macchio as the Karate Kid

    • @allprog
      @allprog 4 роки тому +1

      I dont remember anything past kk2

    • @mikekaraoke
      @mikekaraoke 4 роки тому

      @@allprog How is tht possible, They were very popular wether you had seen them or not

  • @billyshead1339
    @billyshead1339 Місяць тому

    Imagine just walking by while they were filming this not knowing it’s going to be legend. Look hun another home movie thing lol ⭐️Classic movie of my childhood. I wanted to be Daniel. lol I was like 7 I had the head band lol

  • @avildsen1221
    @avildsen1221  11 років тому +51

    That's Ali with an "i", remember?

    • @laural1784
      @laural1784 6 років тому +5

      avildsen1221 😊😉

  • @lucky44124
    @lucky44124 13 років тому

    John you were waaaay ahead of your time knowing all the way back with Rocky, Saturday Night Fever and other films to know to film behind the scenes stuff like this :) Thank you for posting this

  • @jasonhylnd001
    @jasonhylnd001 7 років тому +16

    R.I.P Mr.Avildsen.

  • @mr.response5959
    @mr.response5959 6 років тому +2

    I see the pool at one time did indeed have water in it.

  • @bmarkrundle
    @bmarkrundle 6 років тому +7

    3:05 Love at first sight...

  • @MichaelHaddad-wf1wn
    @MichaelHaddad-wf1wn 21 день тому

    Nowadays, they don't do classic movies like this anymore. We're stuck in the world of sequels, reboots and remakes.

  • @premix3663
    @premix3663 4 роки тому +4

    back when people were hard working and it didnt matter what skin color you had people were just out to live life, cali is long gone now.

  • @Naitoraven951
    @Naitoraven951 8 років тому +9

    John....i've no words for this extras!
    Amazing, so much memories. You make a masterpiece, i can't image my life without the Karate Kid's saga.
    So, thank you!
    Really!

  • @mikul93
    @mikul93 Місяць тому +3

    Crazy that Ralph Macchio is 22 years old during the filming. Such a baby face. He's 62 now! Cray.

  • @black1582
    @black1582 3 дні тому +1

    This is real interesting! I never knew they made a low fi, porno lookin practice run of the movies before they shot them.

  • @jasonhylnd001
    @jasonhylnd001 8 років тому +9

    Still love coming on here once a year and viewing this rehearsal. It's like watching an extended version. I just saw the one of Rocky 5 which I kind of like better.

    • @jasonhylnd001
      @jasonhylnd001 8 років тому

      ***** Sorry, I meant Rocky 5 had an alternate version. There were scenes that weren't in the movie.

  • @titanx8167
    @titanx8167 6 років тому

    Wow it's amazing how time flies, karate kid was one of my favourite movies as a teenager.

  • @CainNuke
    @CainNuke 11 років тому +3

    Oh Godd! You are the real Avildsen?? Then let me tell you THANK YOU SO MUCH for this movie. It defined my childhood and changed my life forever. I always wanted a chance to tell you that to you and all the guys involved in this great film. So sorry Pat Morita is not around anymore but wherever he is my thanks go to him too. Thank you guys! Words are not enough.

  • @BigBoss-zi5ss
    @BigBoss-zi5ss 2 місяці тому +2

    I wonder what ever happened to that bike

  • @Seandoggx811
    @Seandoggx811 4 роки тому +3

    What's amazingly funny is as much as I LOVE Shue, she talked crap about Ralph years afterward, saying ohh she could have kicked Ralph butt,lol. The script was a pure under dogg going against a savage. Ralph played the role 100% right/ He purely sold it. A young kid just trying to make his way and then had a situation. What a classic movie. This movie goes right along with the Rocky Movies. Great Job Ralph !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @avildsen1221
    @avildsen1221  11 років тому +1

    I did, indeed. And a wonderful and generous writer, Robert Kamen.

  • @nicedoppy2077
    @nicedoppy2077 4 роки тому +4

    Mr Avildsen Great Director! RIP, God bless his soul!!

  • @MrLeast5000
    @MrLeast5000 2 місяці тому +1

    When i watch karate kid i miss the 80s. And im actually born in 2000

  • @avildsen1221
    @avildsen1221  12 років тому +5

    Thank you for your generous comment. May I say you have excellent taste.
    If you liked this, you may enjoy The Karate Kid Meets Oscar, recently posted.

  • @JohnQPublic345
    @JohnQPublic345 Місяць тому

    i didnt see this till bout '86, when my buddy invited me over to watch it on VHS

  • @kaelyn1
    @kaelyn1 5 років тому +4

    William Zabka is daaaanng cute

  • @raymanning3659
    @raymanning3659 3 роки тому +1

    RIP Tommy......its ironic his character died of cancer in Cobra Kai and then he passes a few after in real life.

  • @avildsen1221
    @avildsen1221  11 років тому +4

    Almost correct. The call didn't come from my agent, rather from my friend Haim Pekelis. And you're welcome.

  • @Hierros77
    @Hierros77 6 років тому

    Thanks for sharing the clips! Great job!

  • @SusieSynth
    @SusieSynth 9 років тому +5

    Loving this footage from the best era ever!! TYSM avildsen1221

  • @rajsingha1099
    @rajsingha1099 3 роки тому +2

    Lmao. This is Gold.

  • @blairjane9228
    @blairjane9228 3 роки тому +3

    the fact you can hear in his voice him start to laugh when she says “ are you on something?”

  • @erics362
    @erics362 13 днів тому +1

    It always amazed me how fickle a person the first guy (Freddy) Daniel befriended in California. Once Daniel got whooped at the beach, he abandoned him. 😂

  • @Danymity1
    @Danymity1 4 роки тому +3

    Elizabeth Shu, loved her then and love her now!

  • @ckbuco
    @ckbuco 11 років тому

    Wow, it really is you. As it happens, I met Robert Kamen at my local wine store, Millesima, on the Upper East Side here in New York. I thought he worked there as he was talking to someone about wines and was obviously extremely knowledgeable. I asked him if he could recommend a "good Pinot Noir." He recommended one, which turned out to be excellent. It wasn't until after he left that one of the actual employees told me who he was and about his vineyard. And I hear he writes too. : )

  • @Nargon46
    @Nargon46 10 місяців тому +3

    Thank you so much for posting this treasure, Mr. Avildsen. Rest in Peace ❤

  • @Haderach-b4r
    @Haderach-b4r Місяць тому +1

    I remember hating that kid that ditched Danny that was all acting like his friend until Johnny kicked his butt on the beach and then the dude just dropped him like a bad habit. That is NOT what a real friend does. All this "macho" bs and talking about people being woke from people in my generation is just all absurd, Weird flexing online how TOUGH they all were, Anyways, this film will always stand the test of time. It shows a young guy persevere though a era when people always tried to act so savage. Mainly boys. I will forever love the karate kid saga from the 80s.

  • @martygarcia4219
    @martygarcia4219 6 років тому +3

    I absolutely LOVE this editing. Where you can actually see the "cutting in" of different scenes, and to get a glimpse of the vision the directors and producers had for what the film ultimately became...to get that pre-emptive look into the minds of all involved...it's simply beyond words.

  • @finalgrl
    @finalgrl 6 років тому +1

    ralph is so handsome! one day i will meet him! 💛

  • @laylabishop5312
    @laylabishop5312 9 років тому +12

    8:39 lol Ally beats up Mr. Lawrence.

  • @Steve50663
    @Steve50663 Місяць тому

    Ralph is now in his 60’s omg. He never ages though

  • @LarryLeeMoniz
    @LarryLeeMoniz 13 років тому +3

    Mr. Avildsen, I can't tell you how great of you it is to share this with the world (but mostly me!). The Karate Kid helped me get through high school and live! I was a skinny, lanky guy (much like Ralph was, and still is!) and got picked on a lot. I was inspired to take a Karate class, and it gave me a lot of confidence to get through some tough times. It's still one of my favorite movies, and this make s me want to watch it again. Thanks for The Karate Kid, and thanks for sharing this!

  • @DARKJOE
    @DARKJOE 4 роки тому

    thanks for the share - watched the audition tapes yesterday. Interesting content!