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  1. Sep 16, 2020 · The original writer of The Karate Kid, Robert Mark Kamen, claims that the idea of the story was loosely autobiographical. He says he was beaten up by bullies after the 1964 World’s Fair in New...

  2. Jun 11, 2024 · Kamen used his own experience of being a victim of bullying as well as his martial arts training as inspiration for The Karate Kid. Kamen’s first instructor was militant and cruel, which...

  3. Jun 21, 2024 · Screenwriter Robert Mark Kamen had an experience much like the titular character Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) that led him to learning karate.

  4. Feb 7, 2023 · The Karate Kid tells the tale of a young man named Daniel LaRusso determined to learn karate through the patient instruction of his wise old teacher, Mr. Miyagi, in order to defend himself...

  5. Jul 5, 2021 · When it comes to martial arts films, The Karate Kid was a game changer when it came out in 1984. Its lasting cultural impact was a landmark advancement for the western understanding of the...

  6. 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, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, and William Zabka. [3][4] The Karate Kid follows the story of Daniel LaRusso (Macchio), an Italian ...

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  8. Sep 21, 2023 · In today’s episode, Julia and Ed have the pleasure of talking with Robert Mark Kamen, the man who wrote The Karate Kid and The Fifth Element.

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