vhs new graded VGA 80+ NM THE KARATE KID 1984/1985 WMs RCA Columbia Pictures

Description: VGA Graded BRAND NEW FACTORY SEALED with WATERMARKS. VGA 80+ NM, Box 85 and Seal 80, Slipcase, Vertical Overlap Seal, Bottom White RCA Columbia Pictures Sticker Seal, Side White RCA Columbia Pictures Home Video Watermarks,1985-dated second release. FAST and SAFE DELIVERY, is assured.1984. Directed by JOHN G. AVILDSEN. TAGLINES : "Only the 'Old One' could teach him the secrets of the masters" "He taught him the secret to Karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands" - Recently relocated from NJ to LA, Daniel becomes the target of a gang of Cobra Kai dojo students. When Mr. Miyagi saves him with expert Karate skills, Daniel convinces him to teach him to defend himself, and put his bullies in their place. California, 1984. Having left Newark's cold winters behind him, shy Daniel LaRusso moves with his widowed mother to the Reseda neighbourhood in sunny Los Angeles. But Daniel must find his feet. Of course, fitting in is easier said than done. And as if new beginnings weren't challenging enough, a vicious gang of local karate bullies have set their sights on making life miserable for the young newcomer, in and out of school. With no one to turn to for advice, Daniel has a pivotal encounter with Mr Miyagi, the building's inscrutable caretaker and unexpected master martial arts mentor. As the grizzled Karate expert takes Daniel under his wing, the teacher and student embark on a life-changing journey of friendship and self-discovery. However, does the inexperienced LaRusso and Mr Miyagi's compassionate Okinawan defence style stand a chance against Cobra Kai Dojo's brutal Johnny Lawrence, the two-time winner of the All Valley Under-18 Golden Trophy Nominated for Academy Award OSCAR for Best Supporting Actor (Pat Morita). CAST includes Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, Martin Kove, William Zabka, Rob Garrison, Randee Heller, Ron Thomas, Tony O'Dell, Chad McQueen, Peter Jason, Larry Drake. BEHIND THE SCENES TRIVIA : Elisabeth Shue interrupted her studies at Harvard to be in this movie. The yellow classic automobile that Daniel polishes in the famous "wax-on/wax-off" training scene, then later offered by Mr. Miyagi as Daniel's birthday gift, was actually given to Ralph Macchio by the producer, and he still owns it. The car is a 1948 Ford Super De Luxe. The studio wanted to drop the "drunk Miyagi" scene, feeling it slowed the pace down. Director John G. Avildsen argued for it and has felt it was the scene that got Pat Morita nominated for an Oscar. Pat Morita's portrayal of Mr. Miyagi was heavily influenced by karate master Fumio Demura. Morita spent a lot of time with Demura, who doubled him for his fight scenes, and translated not only Demura's attitude towards the martial arts to the character, but also his mannerisms and speech. When Mr. Miyagi is drunk and celebrating an "anniversary," he reveals that he served in the Army, in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. The unit, composed mostly of Japanese Americans (many of whom had been in internment camps), fought in Europe during World War II. It became the most highly decorated unit in the history of the United States military.A library of 20,000 to 30,000 video items from 1978 forward, including multiples, is being offered for the first time to the eBay community. ALL inventory is OFFSITE from eBay listing center, so singular items may not be described individually, but in general to the collection. Some images may be representative. The quality of playback and visual presentation is GOOD to VERY GOOD to FINE. Some items may be Brand New Factory Sealed, while a few may slip through in a lesser quality. These items are inspected but individual items slip through occasionally, and we apologize for this inconsistency. Please, ask questions before purchase, we will do our best to oblige you.

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