The Next Karate Kid
The Next Karate Kid (also known as The Karate Kid Part IV) is a 1994 American martial arts drama film starring Pat Morita and Hilary Swank.
It is the fourth and final film in "The Karate Kid" film series.
It was directed by Christopher Cain, written by Mark W. Lee, and produced by Jerry Weintraub, with music by Bill Conti.
It is the only film in the series not to feature Ralph Macchio in the lead role as Daniel LaRusso.
It was released on September 9, 1994.
Upon its release, "The Next Karate Kid" was a critical and commercial failure; though many critics praised the acting, they ultimately saw the film as unnecessary.
Peter Levin
Peter Levin is an American director of film, television and theatre.
Viper Club
Viper Club is a 2018 American drama film directed by Maryam Keshavarz and starring Susan Sarandon.
The film was produced by YouTube Premium in association with CounterNarrative and MaraKesh Films and held its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2018.
The film was released theatrically in the United States on October 26, 2018.
Brian Johnson (special effects artist)
Brian Johnson( born 1939 or 1940) is a British designer and director of film and television special effects.
The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid is a 1984 American martial arts drama film written by Robert Mark Kamen and directed by John G. Avildsen.
It is the first installment in" The Karate Kid" franchise, and stars Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki" Pat" Morita, and Elisabeth Shue.
" The Karate Kid" follows Daniel LaRusso( Macchio), a teenager taught Gōjū- ry ū karate by Mr. Miyagi( Morita) to help defend himself and compete in a tournament against his bullies, one of which is the ex-boyfriend of his love interest Ali Mills( Shue).
Kamen was approached by Columbia Pictures to compose a film similar to Avildsen's previous success" Rocky"( 1976), after signing the director.
Kamen drew inspiration from his own life when writing the film.
As a result, he maintained strong opinions regarding cast, and petitioned heavily for Morita's inclusion.
Preparations for the film began immediately after the final edit of the script was complete, and casting took place between April and June 1983.
Principal photography began on October 31, 1983 in Los Angeles, and filming was complete by December 16, 1983.
" The Karate Kid" was theatrically released in the United States on June 22, 1984.
The film received universal acclaim from critics, many of whom praised the action sequences, writing, storyline, acting performances, and music.
The film was also a commercial success, grossing over$ 91 million worldwide, making it among the highest- grossing films of 1984.
The film is also notable for kickstarting the career of Macchio, as well as revitalizing the acting career of Morita, who was previously known mostly for comedic roles, and earned Morita a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
" The Karate Kid" subsequently launched a media franchise, and is credited for popularizing karate in the United States.
Tony O'Dell
Tony O’ Dell( born January 30, 1960) is an American actor.
He is best known for his role as Cobra Kai member Jimmy in the 1984 film" The Karate Kid," and the second season of its spinoff" Cobra Kai"( the 2018 YouTube web series based on the adult lives of the" Karate Kid" characters), and as preppy Alan Pinkard on the ABC sitcom" Head of the Class"( 1986–91).
Rob Garrison
Robert Scott Garrison( January 23, 1960 – September 27, 2019) was an American actor, best known for his role as Tommy in the 1984 film" The Karate Kid," and the second season of its spinoff" Cobra Kai"( the 2018 YouTube web series based on the adult lives of the" Karate Kid" characters).
During the climactic fight between Daniel LaRusso and Johnny in" The Karate Kid", Garrison delivers the memorable line," Get him a body bag, yeah."
Garrison started his acting career in the 1970s, and continued steadily over the 1980s and 1990s.
He acted in" The Karate Kid Part II"( released 1986)," Brubaker"( 1980), and" Iron Eagle".
He also had roles in the television shows" CoachSt Elsewhere MacGyver," and.
Ian Barry (director)
Ian Barry is an Australian director of film and TV.
Maryam Keshavarz
Maryam Keshavarz is an Iranian- American filmmaker best known for her 2011 film" Circumstance" distributed by Participant Media and Roadside Attractions, which won the Audience Award at Sundance Film Festival.
John G. Avildsen
John Guilbert Avildsen( December 21, 1935 – June 16, 2017) was an American film director.
He is perhaps best known for directing" Rocky"( 1976), which earned him the Academy Award for Best Director.
Other films he directed include" Joe"( 1970)," Save the Tiger"( 1973)," The Formula"( 1980)," Neighbors"( 1981)," Lean on Me"( 1989)," Rocky V"( 1990)," 8 Seconds"( 1994) and the first three" The Karate Kid" films.

Question: Do director of film Viper Club and director of film The Karate Kid have the same nationality?
Answer: yes