'The Karate Kid' is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The movie starred Hollywood newcomers Ralph Macchio and William Zabka, as well as seasoned veterans, such as Pat Morita and Martin Kove. Originally released in 1984, the movie follows the new kid in town, Daniel LaRusso, as he struggles to find his footing and accidentally steps on the toes of the town's biggest bully, Johnny Lawrence. He then finds himself taken under the wing of the older and wiser Mr.
Ralph Macchio Ralph Macchio got his big break in Hollywood with his role in 'The Outsiders' before playing Daniel LaRusso in 'The Karate Kid.' He went on to star in two of the franchise's sequels. In addition to the sequels, Macchio starred in 'Crossroads,' going on to star in the Broadway play 'Cuba and His Teddy Bear,' alongside Robert De Niro that same year.
On screen, it was magic. I call it soulful magic. He and I were close, friendly,' Macchio told USA Today in October 2022 about their relationship. 'He was an actor. I was an actor. He lived in California, Hawaii and Vegas, and I lived in New York, and we went on with our lives. But there was that special relationship/connection that, when I looked at him, it was nothing but love. From the aspect of understanding, we had something special.
Between her performances on screen, Schue made her Broadway debut in 1990 in the play 'Some American Abroad,' later starring in 'The Marrying Man' and 'Soapdish.' Her role in 'Leaving Las Vegas' earned her an Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Globe nomination, and following that performance she had roles in 'Molly,' 'Hide and Seek' and 'Dreamer.
had all these notes because I had met with some people, mercenaries, soldiers of fortune, I had met with people who represented John Kreese would have led over 30 years prior to doing Cobra Kai, and they were miles ahead of me,' he told 'The Cobra Kid' podcast in July 2023. 'They had all their own notes, duplicating mine,' he continued.