The Next Karate Kid

The Next Karate Kid is a 1994 film starring Hilary Swank and Pat Morita. It is a sequel to The Karate Kid series.

Plot summary

During a commendation for Japanese soldiers fighting in the United States Army during World War II, Mr Kesuke Miyagi (Pat Morita) meets Louisa Pierce (Constance Towers), the widow of his commanding officer Lt. Jack Pierce. He gets to know Pierce's granddaughter, Julie Pierce (Hillary Swank), an angry teenager full of pain over the death of her parents in a car accident. Her anger has led to problems with her grandmother and fellow pupils. In order to quiet her spirit, Miyagi takes her to a monk sanctuary and teaches her karate.

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Pat Morita - Constance Towers - Hillary Swank

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Early on she meets and befriends Eric McGowen (Chris Conrad), a pledge for a group known as the Alpha Elite. This groups members are taught to enforce the school rules, using force if necessary by a strict and relentless Colonel Dugan (Michael Ironside). Conflict later ensues between the group and Eric, Julie and her karate teacher Mr. Miyagi.

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Chris Conrad - Michael Ironside

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