Actor Thomas Ian Griffith (1962)

Cobra Kai (2018–2024) is a continuation of the beloved Karate Kid franchise, following the story of Johnny Lawrence, now in his 50s. After losing to Daniel LaRusso in the 1984 All-Valley Karate Tournament, Johnny’s life has taken a turn. He works as a part-time handyman and lives in Reseda, Los Angeles, far from the opulent lifestyle he had growing up in Encino. Abandoning his son Robby from a previous relationship, Johnny’s luck takes another downward spiral when he loses his job after an argument with a client. However, when he defends teenager Miguel Diaz from bullies using his karate skills, Johnny finds new purpose and decides to reopen the ...

In the directed film Hollow Point (1996), Sidney J. Furie tells the story of Diane Norwood, an FBI agent, and Max Parrish, a DEA agent, as they chase down a group of three allied crime bosses and their financial manager, Livingston. Despite having the same target, the agents opt to compete against each other for the chance to arrest the criminals and take their large cash stash in the name of their respective agencies. However, when it becomes clear that neither is willing to back down, they begrudgingly agree to join forces. Amidst intense romantic tension, Diane and Max’s ...

The American martial arts drama film, The Karate Kid Part III (1989), is the third installment in the Karate Kid franchise. After the events of Parts 1 and 2, John Kreese is struggling financially. In search of assistance, he turns to Terry Silver, a former Green Beret who has made a fortune in toxic chemicals. Silver promises to help Kreese rebuild Cobra Kai and enact revenge on Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi. While Kreese takes a vacation in Tahiti, Silver recruits national karate champion Mike Barnes to compete against Daniel in the upcoming All-Valley Tournament. Upon returning from Okinawa, Daniel and Miyagi discover that their apartment ...