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Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Karate Kid (1984) - Part (2) Quiz
Famous trivia from Hollywood movie : The Karate Kid (1984) - Part (2) Quiz
This quiz will test your movies knowledge by asking you questions related to the various famous movie trivia from the Hollywood movie: The Karate Kid (1984).
About the movie:
A handyman/martial arts master agrees to teach a bullied boy karate and shows him that there is more to the martial art than fighting.
1.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Karate Kid (1984)?
a.
The ships name was originally Ipencacuanha, in
H.G. Wells
s book. The filmmakers changed it to Ombak Penari. In Malay/Indonesian language, Ombak Penari translates directly as Wave Dancer (ombak means wave, penari means dancer). However, to make it grammatically accurate, the phrase should be Penari Ombak instead of the other way round.
b.
Veteran actor
Akira Takarada
makes his sixth appearance in a Godzilla film, playing UN Secretary General Naotaro Daigo. His first was in the original
Gojira
, in which he played Hideto Ogata when he was 19. This is a fitting tribute to the first film from 50 years earlier. He was previously in _Gojira VS Mosura (1992)_ as Jôji Minamino.
c.
The legendary
Toshirô Mifune
auditioned for the role of Mister Miyagi. Although he was great in the audition (according to director
John G. Avildsen
in the DVD Commentary), it was felt that his version of Miyagi was "too serious" and played much like the samurai warriors he played in the
Akira Kurosawa
movies. Because of this, he was turned down.
d.
There were four titles before "Land of the Dead" was chosen: "Dead City," "Dead Reckoning," "Twilight of the Dead," and "Night of the Living Dead: Dead Reckoning."
2.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Karate Kid (1984)?
a.
The long, continuous shot from the moment Daniel exits the locker room at the tournament until the panoramic view of the entire gymnasium took over 35 takes to get right, according to
Ralph Macchio
.
b.
The trams used throughout the film are older ones from Universal Studios Hollywood.
c.
Greer Garson
married
Richard Ney
who played her son in the movie!
d.
The Nordic Alien Dudes #1 and #2 are very similar to Rolf, Egon and Arnold: Soldiers #1, #2 and #3; on the movie
Mannequin: On the Move
, a movie on which
Kristy Swanson
also appeared.
3.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Karate Kid (1984)?
a.
During the "you know how I know youre gay" scene,
Paul Rudd
is wearing a t-shirt that has a picture of himself on it.
b.
With the exception of being sucked out of a Cloud City window,
Mark Hamill
did all of his own stunts.
c.
A suit was brought against the Fox Film Corporation by Robert Maxwell, leader of The Maxwell Choristers, for alleged damages caused by the dubbing of their voices with "Nearer My God, to Thee," in a scene in which they were singing "Ave Maria." He claimed his reputation was damaged by not using their original voices. Although he later dropped the suit and the scene was eventually cut, the song is heard in the opening scene without the choir being shown.
d.
Daniels original last name in the script was "Webber" according to the DVD commentary.
4.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Karate Kid (1984)?
a.
Surprisingly, during filming in late 1983,
Ralph Macchio
was age 22. Some of the cast did not believe him when he was asked about his age.
b.
A song, "Intermezzo" was published in 1940 with music by
Heinz Provost
and lyrics by Robert Hemming, based on the pictures main theme.
c.
Originally intended as a vehicle for
Ann Sheridan
, who turned down role played by Joan Crawford.
d.
Although
Victor Adams
was cast in the role of David Adams and that character is mentioned in the movie, his scenes were cut from the film before release.
5.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Karate Kid (1984)?
a.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on June 16, 1947 with
Barbara Stanwyck
and
Richard Conte
reprising their film roles.
b.
According to
Joe Esposito
, "Youre the Best" was originally written for
Rocky III
which explains the lyric "History repeats itself". The song had been rejected in favor of
Survivor
s "Eye of the Tiger". Ironically, Survivor also performed the theme song ("The Moment Of Truth") for The Karate Kid.
c.
Filmed in 1974 but not released until 1981.
d.
Some of the stunt work was computer generated and was performed by "digital stand-ins".
6.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Karate Kid (1984)?
a.
According to
Martin Kove
in the DVD Documentary, he had gotten a call from
John G. Avildsen
stating that they wanted him to audition for Kreese but was then told to wait. Kove wanted the role so much that he turned down other prospects in order to get this part. But when the "waiting" dragged out for a few weeks, Kove became annoyed as he kept turning down parts. Finally when Avildsen called Kove in to audition, Kove was so annoyed at Avildsen that he berated the director and channeled his anger into an intense audition. Ultimately, that intensity got him the role.
b.
One of the Special Features of the DVD is footage of the concert in its entirety as it would have appeared if broadcast for TV.
c.
Shot in six days.
d.
One of the buildings shown at OCPs demonstration of their plans for Detroit is the Bank of America building located at 700 Louisiana in downtown Houston (the orange building in three triangles).
7.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Karate Kid (1984)?
a.
Gabby West won her role in this film through Scream Queens, just like Tanedra Howard did in Saw VI.
b.
Although the movie starts out portraying the traditional Elizabethan style of acting on the stage (ie, stylized non-realistic acting), by the end of the movie, sequences on the stage are being performed in the style of realism (ie, what most people think of as modern acting), which was a style of acting not introduced until the 20th century.
c.
The role of the monsters mate was originally offered to
Brigitte Helm
but she had recently married and refused to leave Germany.
Louise Brooks
was another actress considered by
James Whale
for the role.
d.
Director
John G. Avildsen
had to climb to the top of the water tower in the opening shot to achieve the angle of Daniel and his mother driving away.
8.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Karate Kid (1984)?
a.
The yellow classic automobile that Daniel polishes in the famous "wax-on/wax-off" training scene, then later offered by Mr. Miyagi as Daniels birthday gift, was actually given to
Ralph Macchio
by the producer, and he still owns it.
b.
9 cameras were utilized in the buffalo hunt.
c.
Around April 2010, the CIEPE (China International Exhibition on Police Equipment) launched a fleet of their own "Ratchet" H2 Hummer vehicles.
d.
After the films initial release a limited edition printing of Victor Hugos novel was also released. It contained original artwork and an introduction by producer Don Hahn.
9.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Karate Kid (1984)?
a.
The studio wanted to drop the "drunk Miyagi" scene, feeling it slowed the pace down. Director
John G. Avildsen
argued for it and has felt it was the scene that got
Pat Morita
nominated for an Oscar.
b.
Vera Miles
and
Paul Picerni
appear in the trailer for this film, but not in the film itself.
c.
Max Baer wore the robe from this movie, with his characters name, Steve Morgan, on the back for both of his heavyweight title fights (against Carnera and Braddock).
d.
The movie was the inspiration for two CBC Radio comedy series, "Steve the First" and "Steve the Second", starring
Matt Watts
and
Mark McKinney
. Each series was about a slacker (the second the son of the first), called upon to save the world after a disaster.
10.
Which of the following famous movie trivia, is related to the Hollywood movie: The Karate Kid (1984)?
a.
Release prints were delivered to theaters with the fake title "Apple Bottom".
b.
Stan Lee
: the man who tells Peter how great Spider-Man is.
c.
The final film pairing
Bud Abbott
and
Lou Costello
. Costello made another film after this,
The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock
, but without Abbott. Abbott never made another film.
d.
The song Miyagi drunkenly sings during the "celebration" of his anniversary is actually fragments of an authentic Japanese folk song that
Pat Morita
often heard as a child.
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