John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs

"Discover the unknown legend behind Rocky & The Karate Kid"

2017 1h 18m EN

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★6.8TMDB · 8

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Synopsis

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An examination of the Oscar-winning director who brought to life some of cinema's most beloved motion pictures.

“Discover the unknown legend behind Rocky & The Karate Kid”

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Cast

John G. Avildsen
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Sylvester Stallone
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Martin Scorsese
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Ralph Macchio
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William Zabka
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Burt Reynolds
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Luke Perry
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Talia Shire
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Derek Wayne Johnson
Writers: Derek Wayne Johnson
Languages: English

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RUNTIME

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Tight 78-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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CAST

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John G. Avildsen and Sylvester Stallone and Martin Scorsese carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Discover the unknown legend behind Rocky & The Karate Kid".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3180122 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 8 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Derek Wayne Johnson directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 78-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 9 years ago.
3John G. Avildsen and Sylvester Stallone and Martin Scorsese carry the top of the cast.
4Marketing tagline: "Discover the unknown legend behind Rocky & The Karate Kid".
5IMDB entry: tt3180122 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 8 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.