Question: Are Robert Clouse and John G. Avildsen from the same country?
Context: The Karate Kid is a 1984 American martial arts drama film produced by Jerry Weintraub, directed by John G. Avildsen, written by Robert Mark Kamen, and stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita and Elisabeth Shue.  It is an underdog story in the mold of a previous success with "Rocky" (1976), which Avildsen also directed.  The film features the Gōjū-ryū style of karate.  "The Karate Kid" was a commercial success upon release and garnered critical acclaim, earning Morita an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.  The film became the first installment in an ongoing film series, spawning three sequels, a 2010 remake and an upcoming follow-up television series. Slow Dancing in the Big City is a 1978 film directed by John G. Avildsen.  It stars Paul Sorvino and Anne Ditchburn.  This was the first film made by Avildsen after 1976's "Rocky" won Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director.  It has never been released on video or DVD. Ash Avildsen (born November 5, 1981, son of John G. Avildsen) is the founder and CEO of Sumerian Records and Sumerian Films, as well as the writer and director of the films "What Now" and "American Satan".  Avildsen also played a lead role in "What Now" and is responsible for numerous nationwide tours such as Summer Slaughter, All Stars Tour, Thrash and Burn, and the recent Sumerian 10 Year Anniversary tours. Guess What We Learned in School Today?  (also released in the United States as I Ain't No Buffalo) is a 1970 film directed by John G. Avildsen and written by Eugene Price.  The movie premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 1970 and opened in the United States in 1971.  Although it was shot before Avildsen's "Joe", it got distribution after due to "Joe's" success. John Guilbert Avildsen (December 21, 1935 – June 16, 2017) was an American film director.  He won the Academy Award for Best Director in 1977 for "Rocky".  Other films he directed include "Joe" (1970), "Save the Tiger" (1973), "Fore Play" (1975), "The Formula" (1980), "Neighbors" (1981), "For Keeps" (1988), "Lean on Me" (1989), "Rocky V" (1990), "The Power of One" (1992), "8 Seconds" (1994), "Inferno" (1999) and the first three "The Karate Kid" films. Robert Clouse (March 6, 1928 – February 4, 1997) was an American film director and producer, known primarily for his work in the action/adventure and martial arts genres.  He died on February 4, 1997 in Oregon of kidney failure. Desert Heat (released in Europe and South America as Inferno) is a 1999 American action film directed by John G. Avildsen, and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Danny Trejo and Pat Morita.  This was the last film directed by Avildsen, before his death in 2017. The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes is a 1964 short film directed by Robert Clouse.  Teddy Buckner composed the film score.  Janee Michelle had her film acting debut in the film.  John A. Alonzo, who would later become best known for his camerawork for "Chinatown", served as the cinematographer for "The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes".  The film was screened at the 1965 Cannes Film Festival.  Clouse won a Golden Globe Award for the film.  The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 37th Academy Awards, but lost to "".  "The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes" was Clouse's second film to be nominated for this award, the first being the 1962 film "The Cadillac". Cry Uncle! , released in the UK as Superdick (theatrical title) and American Oddballs (video title), is a 1971 film in the Troma library.  It is directed by John G. Avildsen and stars Allen Garfield.  The story, based on the Michael Brett novel "Lie a Little, Die a Little", follows the misadventures of a slobbish private detective who is hired by a millionaire to investigate a murder.  The movie features one of Paul Sorvino's first screen performances, and an early appearance from TV star Debbi Morgan.  Avildsen directed this film six years prior to his Oscar-winning project Rocky. Darker than Amber is a 1970 film adaptation of John D. MacDonald's mystery/suspense novel, "Darker than Amber".  It was directed by Robert Clouse from a screenplay by MacDonald and Ed Waters.  It starred Rod Taylor as Travis McGee.  "Darker than Amber" and "The Empty Copper Sea" (adapted as the film "Travis McGee" (1983) starring Sam Elliott) remain the only McGee novels adapted to the big screen as of 2017.  The film also marked the final onscreen appearance of actress Jane Russell prior to her death in 2011, with the exception of a documentary appearance in 2007.
Answer: yes