John G. Avildsen is a Hollywood film director who has directed a few classics.
Mr Avildsen's movies include Rocky, with Sylvester Stallone, and The Karate Kid, with Ralph Maccio and Pat Morita.
The Karate Kid is in essence a karate version of Avildsen's first hit, the aforementioned Rocky.
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