The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid, a 1984 John G. Avildsen film, is a youth-oriented karate version of the hit boxing movie Rocky (also directed by Avildsen).

Film mistakes

On an amusing note, in the scene where Daniel attempts to catch a fly with chopsticks, a string tied to the fly can clearly be seen as it goes from one side to the other.

Related Topics:
Fly - Chopsticks

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There is also an error in the scene where Daniel and his mother arrive at Ali's house. Daniel's mother pulls up to the curb in a 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle station wagon, placing the car's automatic transmission into park, and turns off the car. As they prepare to leave, however, the station wagon does not start, and Mrs. Russo instructs Ali to "pop the clutch" as Daniel and his mother push the car. Amazingly, the station wagon has both an automatic transmission and a clutch pedal. (Chevrolets equipped with a Powerglide transmission would incorporate a rear oil pump when push-starting; the rear oil pump was phased out after 1966, or if the station wagon in the film had a rebuilt Powerglide with an earlier version.)

Related Topics:
Chevrolet Chevelle - Station wagon - Automatic transmission - Clutch - Powerglide

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In the scene on the beach near the start of the film there is also a mistake. When Daniel begins to argue with Johnny, Johnny thrusts Ali's stereo towards Daniel, causing him to fall to the ground. As Johnny pushes it towards Daniel, the speakers are directed at Daniel's chest. However, as Daniel falls backwards, the speakers are inexplicably pointing in the opposite direction.

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