1983 · Los Angeles
by Ralph Macchio, Elisabeth Shue, William Zabka, Pat Morita (starring); John G. Avildsen (director); Robert Mark Kamen (screenwriter)
Los Angeles: Jerry Weintraub Productions, 1983. Final Draft script for the 1984 film.
A classic young story about a young boy who must learn karate in order to find confidence in himself and defeat his bullies. Nominated for an Academy Award, and the inspiration for two sequels, a 1989 animated series, a 1994 spinoff, a 2010 remake, and a long-running streaming series again starring an older but still sometimes unwise Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, and new villain Martin Kove.
Set and shot on location throughout California, and in Harrison, New Jersey.
Red titled wrappers. Title page present, dated October 15, 1983, noted as FINAL DRAFT, with credit for screenwriter Robert Mark Kamen. 109 leaves, with last page of text numbered 107. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper with three partial ring stains on the front wrapper, else Very Good plus, bound with two gold brads. (Inventory #: 162449)
A classic young story about a young boy who must learn karate in order to find confidence in himself and defeat his bullies. Nominated for an Academy Award, and the inspiration for two sequels, a 1989 animated series, a 1994 spinoff, a 2010 remake, and a long-running streaming series again starring an older but still sometimes unwise Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, and new villain Martin Kove.
Set and shot on location throughout California, and in Harrison, New Jersey.
Red titled wrappers. Title page present, dated October 15, 1983, noted as FINAL DRAFT, with credit for screenwriter Robert Mark Kamen. 109 leaves, with last page of text numbered 107. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper with three partial ring stains on the front wrapper, else Very Good plus, bound with two gold brads. (Inventory #: 162449)