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==The Karate Kid Part II== | ==The Karate Kid Part II== | ||
[[The Karate Kid Part II (Movie)]] is a 1986 American martial arts drama film written by Robert Mark Kamen and directed by John G. Avildsen. It is the second installment in The Karate Kid franchise and the sequel to the 1984 film The Karate Kid, starring Ralph Macchio and [[Pat Morita]]. The Karate Kid Part II follows Daniel LaRusso (Macchio), who accompanies his karate teacher [[Mr. Miyagi]] (Morita) to see his dying father in Okinawa, only to encounter an old friend-turned-rival with a long-harbored grudge against Miyagi. | [[The Karate Kid Part II (Movie)]] is a 1986 American martial arts drama film written by Robert Mark Kamen and directed by John G. Avildsen. It is the second installment in The Karate Kid franchise and the sequel to the 1984 film The Karate Kid, starring Ralph Macchio and [[Pat Morita]]. The Karate Kid Part II follows Daniel LaRusso (Macchio), who accompanies his karate teacher [[Mr. Miyagi (Character)]] (Morita) to see his dying father in Okinawa, only to encounter an old friend-turned-rival with a long-harbored grudge against Miyagi. | ||
Following the success of the first installment, preparation for a sequel began immediately. Upon completion of the final script, Macchio and Morita were re-signed and additional casting took place between May and July 1985. Principal photography began in September 1985 in Los Angeles, and filming completed in December 1985. Locations included Oahu, which was used to represent Okinawa in the film. | Following the success of the first installment, preparation for a sequel began immediately. Upon completion of the final script, Macchio and Morita were re-signed and additional casting took place between May and July 1985. Principal photography began in September 1985 in Los Angeles, and filming completed in December 1985. Locations included Oahu, which was used to represent Okinawa in the film. | ||